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banknote
;
specimen
Object Type
banknote
specimen
Museum number
1983,0717.6
Denomination
pound
, 1
Description
Banknote. Specimen.
(whole)
Vignette of Mercury at top left. Vignette of Vulcan at centre.
(obverse)
Blank.
(reverse)
Producer name
Made by:
Perkins & Heath
Authority
Issuer:
Dowlais Bank
Production date
1813-1830
Production place
Issued in:
Dowlais
Materials
paper
Dimensions
Length:
195 millimetres
Width:
118 millimetres
Bibliographic references
Eagleton & Manolopoulou 2010 / Paper money of England and Wales
(530)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
classical deity
Associated names
Representation of:
Hermes/Mercury
Representation of:
Hephaistos/Vulcan
Acquisition date
1983
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1983,0717.6