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One of a group of 11 South American coins, medals and tokens formerly belonging to his grandfather, J. A. Burns, who was general manager of Wilson & Co, a shipping agent in Rio de Janero during the 1920s and 1930s.: CM.193-1994

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One of a group of 11 South American coins, medals and tokens formerly belonging to his grandfather, J. A. Burns, who was general manager of Wilson & Co, a shipping agent in Rio de Janero during the 1920s and 1930s.

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Argentina, medal for the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria, Buenos Aires, 1897, by 'J. D.' (Forrer, BDM VII, p. 200); silver, 34mm.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1994-10-10) by Carolin, Peter, Prof.

Dating

Production date: AD 1897

Components of the work

Object composed of silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.193-1994
Primary reference Number: 274490
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Created: Thursday 19 November 2020 Updated: Tuesday 28 September 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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