Copper SCUM OF THE SCUM token fashioned from a coin by Boer prisoners held by the British at Ragama, Ceylon, 1902.
History note: Bought Dix Noonan Web sale 155, lot 357. Presented by The Art Fund as part of ‘Currencies of Conflict and Dissent’ project
Method of acquisition: Given (2019-04-29) by The Art Fund
Production date: AD 1902
Object composed of copper Diameter 30 g Weight 9.4 g
Inscription present: Boer prisoner standing beneath tree; hut behind.
Inscription present: SCUM OF THE SCUM
Accession number: CM.711-2019
Primary reference Number: 302250
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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