Coin
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1889
Materials
Copper
Measurements
31 mm (Diameter)2 mm (W)
Place of origin
Guernsey
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1340695
Summary
Copper coin from Guernesey. The obverse shows three lions passant on a shield surmounted by three leaves. Above the shield is embossed lettering which reads 'GUERNESEY'. Reverse shows embossed lettering which reads '8 DOUBLES 1889' surrounded by a wreath. Previously associated with inventory number MSS.771.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.