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Penny, 1797, engraved 'Steam puff & imposition the Order of the Day / Honesty deported from England by Steam': CM.5436-2018

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Penny, 1797, engraved 'Steam puff & imposition the Order of the Day / Honesty deported from England by Steam'

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
State: United Kingdom

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Presented by Art Fund, 2018

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 36 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2018) by Scott, J. Gavin The Art Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1797

Materials used in production

Copper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: obverse: Steam puff & imposition the Order of the Day ; reverse: Honesty deported from England by Steam
  • Method of creation: Engraved

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5436-2018
Primary reference Number: 313028

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 9 August 2023 Updated: Monday 12 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Penny, 1797, engraved 'Steam puff & imposition the Order of the Day / Honesty deported from England by Steam'" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/313028 Accessed: 2024-04-27 23:34:00

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