Mint: Mexico City
Following the capture of SMS 'Emden' by HMAS 'Sydney' off the Cocos Islands on 9th November 1914, 6,429 Mexican dollars were seized which were being carried on board as cash. 1,000 were converted into medals with the addition of a clazsp. Some were presented to the captain and crew of 'Sydney', the Admiralty and other public bodies in Australia. The remainder were sold to the public, the profits going to the Royal Australian Navy Relief Fund.
Method of acquisition: Given (2016-07-11) by Noakes, Derek W.
Production date: AD 1884
Counterstamp (partially illegible) on obverse: 'S.M.S. /EMDEN / 9-11-14'; chopmarks on reverse.
Object composed of silver Diameter 38.9 mm Weight 26.97 g
Accession number: CM.395-2016
Primary reference Number: 242956
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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