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1946.8.125

Circular copper one penny token. [MJD 08/04/2010]


1946.8.125

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Collection type
Object
Description
Circular copper one penny token. [MJD 08/04/2010]
Long description
Circular copper one penny token. The coin has an image of a figure on a horse trampling a creature (George and the dragon?). The reverse of the coin has an insignia in the centre; a sword crossed with an anchor below a crown. At the bottom are two horns of plenty. The coin is partly perforated. Issued by the Bank of Upper Canada. [MJD 08/04/2010]
Geographical reference
Person
Field collector Miss Ayrton
PRM source Miss Ayrton
PRM source Daniel Wood Herdman
Date / Period
Date made: 1850
Date collected
By 1946
Acquisition information
Donated: 1946
Materials and processes
Material Copper Metal, Process Struck
Dimensions
Diameter: max 33 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1946.8.125

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