Akerman, John Yonge (1806-1873), numismatist and antiquary

  • Akerman, John Yonge, 1806-1873.
Date:
1848-1861
Reference:
MS.8624/1-3
Part of:
Miscellany: English, 19th century
  • Archives and manuscripts

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Description

3 letters, autograph, dated and signed. One letter has an envelope attached to it, addressed to Reverend J. S. Hawson (no.1).

Publication/Creation

1848-1861

Physical description

3 items

Biographical note

Akerman, John Yonge (1806-1873), numismatist and antiquary, born in London. In January 1834, Akerman was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. Akerman specialized in numismatics and his main contribution to this field lay in popularizing the study of coins in England. He died in 1873. A full description of his life and work is to be found in the Dictionary of National Biography.

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