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banknote
;
specimen
Object Type
banknote
specimen
Museum number
1981,1122.567
Denomination
pound
, 5
Description
Specimen.
(whole)
Vignette with personification of Plenty pointing towards industrial buildings that have have brought prosperity to the area at left. Coat of arms at upper centre. Text at centre. Value at lower left. Design printed in black.
(obverse)
Blank.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Borough Bank of Sheffield
Production date
1839-1845
Production place
Issued in:
Sheffield
Materials
paper
Dimensions
Length:
194 millimetres
Width:
106 millimetres
Bibliographic references
Eagleton & Manolopoulou 2010 / Paper money of England and Wales
(1404)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
heraldry
industrial building
allegory/personification
Associated names
Representation of:
Abundantia
Acquisition date
1981
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1981,1122.567