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1971.15.1644

Playing counter inscribed with the head of Queen Victoria. [MJD 22/03/2010]

1971.15.1644

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Collection type
Object
Description
Playing counter inscribed with the head of Queen Victoria. [MJD 22/03/2010]
Long description
Playing counter inscribed with the head of Queen Victoria. The circular metal piece has a profile portrait of a young Queen Victoria. The reverse of the piece has a floral wreath with the words 'SPIEL MARKEN'. The coin has a small hole, close to the edge. [MJD 22/03/2010]
Geographical reference
Germany
Europe > Western Europe > Germany
Cultural groups
German
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1971
Date collected
By 1971
Acquisition information
Donated: 26/10/1971
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Process Struck, Process Inscribed, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 23 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.1644

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