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Toy coin: CM.3434-2003

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Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Napoleon III (1852-70) (Struck in the name of)
State: France (After)

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Notes

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

Measurements and weight

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

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1852 - Uncertain 1860

Components of the work

Object composed of brass (alloy)

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate head of Louis Napoleon right with legend around either side

  • Text: COMPOSITIONs. SPIEL-MARKE / JETON
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Legend within wreath

  • Text: SPIEL / MARKE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3434-2003
Primary reference Number: 159461
Rogers: 1650
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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