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Countermarked British 2 pence, 2012: CM.7-2019

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Countermarked British 2 pence, 2012

Maker(s)

Ruler: Elizabeth II (r. 1952-2022)
Mint: Royal Mint

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Categories

Notes

History note: Anonymous donation from 'Minty McFarthing'

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2019-01-28) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 2012

Components of the work

Object composed of copper-plated steel Diameter 25 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 7.06 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned head, right.

  • Text: ELIZABETH . II . D. G REG . F . D . 2012
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Quarter of royal shield, counterstruck with PEOPLES VOTE.

  • Text: TWO PENCE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.7-2019
Primary reference Number: 301608
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 5 August 2021 Updated: Tuesday 8 August 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Countermarked British 2 pence, 2012" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/301608 Accessed: 2024-12-22 08:43:17

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