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Object type
Museum number
1855,1004.293
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Denomination
- halfpenny
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Description
Alloy token.(obverse) A beehive and bees. Legend inscription with a four foliate device separating the beginning from the end.
(reverse) A figure of Hope with their left hand resting on a very large anchor. -
Date
- 18thC
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Production place
- Issued in: Cambridgeshire
- (Europe,British Isles,England,Cambridgeshire)
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Materials
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Type series
- English Token
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Dimensions
- Weight: 7.87 grammes
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Inscriptions
Inscription Type
inscriptionInscription Position
obverseInscription Content
INDUSTRY HAS IT'S SURE REWARD .
Inscription Type
inscriptionInscription Position
reverseInscription Content
SUCCESS TO TRADE AND COMMERCE .
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Bibliography
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Location
Not on display
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Subjects
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Associated names
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Acquisition date
1855
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Department
Coins & Medals
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Registration number
1855,1004.293
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