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8 reales: CM.395-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Mint: Mexico City

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Description

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.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2016-07-11) by Noakes, Derek W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1884

Note

Counterstamp (partially illegible) on obverse: 'S.M.S. /EMDEN / 9-11-14'; chopmarks on reverse.

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 38.9 mm Weight 26.97 g

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.395-2016
Primary reference Number: 242956
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Audit data

Created: Monday 17 August 2020 Updated: Wednesday 21 July 2021 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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