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5 cents: CM.3331-2003

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Maker(s)

Ruler: Candy (Struck in the name of)
Issuer: Blue Box (Struck in the name of)
Mint: Toytown (Struck in the name of)

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Notes

History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 15.7 mm
Image(width): 16.2 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul

Dating

1968 CE - 2001 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of plastic

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned head of young girl quarter left with reeded border without which legend in beaded border

  • Text: * CANDY CASH * / HONG KONG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Denomination above date with legends around in circle of points

  • Text: BLUE BOX TOY TOWN / * CENTS *
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3331-2003
Primary reference Number: 159358
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 15 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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