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West Africa, copper king manilla: CM.524-2008

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

West Africa, copper king manilla

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Hand wrought with punch-mark decoration. One of eleven manillas and five coins in a linen money bag (CM.524-2008 to CM.540-2008)

Notes

History note: Acquired by the donor's father, Col. J.B.J. Austin QPM CPM, during service in the Colonial Police of British West Africa, 1926-53

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 30 cm
Weight: 2388 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2008) by Austin, J.C.B. Jean

Materials used in production

Copper

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.524-2008
Primary reference Number: 248656
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Audit data

Created: Monday 14 September 2020 Updated: Thursday 21 September 2023 Last processed: Thursday 21 September 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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