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John Sowter, London merchant, a man distinguished ...
Latin Text: :
IOANNES SOWTER Mercator Londinensis; Vir singulari ingenio et suavissimis moribus insignitus: donavit æneos aliquot SUECORUM nummos ob singularem formam et magnitudinem notatu dignissimos: quem et plura adhuc daturum aliquando speramus.
Translation: :
John Sowter, London merchant, a man distinguished by his singular talent and charming manners, gave this museum several Swedish bronze coins notable for their unique shape and size: we hope that even more will be given to us in the future.
Location: : Not listed in the 1836 catalogue. The present location of these objects is unknown.
Year: : MDCXCII (1692); Page Number: : 16 (verso)
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