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1908.61.2

Iron currency consisting of a twisted length of iron expanded and flattened at both ends. [LKG 5/8/2008]

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1908.61.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron currency consisting of a twisted length of iron expanded and flattened at both ends. [LKG 5/8/2008]
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Stevens Auction Rooms
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1908
Date collected
By 1908
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1908
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Twisted, Process Hammered, Process Beaten
Dimensions
Length: max 546 mm, Width: max 79 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1908.61.2

Search terms: Currency, Weapon, Tool, Token, Knife

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