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1942.13.785

Copper token fragments, 17 in number. Some of the pieces are bent to create little packets, whereas some pieces are bent into long thin strips. [ASh [OPS move] 13/1/2017]

1942.13.785

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Collection type
Object
Description
Copper token fragments, 17 in number. Some of the pieces are bent to create little packets, whereas some pieces are bent into long thin strips. [ASh [OPS move] 13/1/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cross River State
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1942
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Copper Metal, Process Bent
Dimensions
Depth: max 15 mm largest fragment, Width: max 35 mm largest fragment, Length: max 70 mm largest fragment
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.785 Other numbers: 5094

Search terms: Currency, Token

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