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1985.50.1057

Amulet, brass imitation coin pierced in two places. On both sides, struck with a barbarous Arabic inscription surrounded by a foliate wreath. [EH [OPS move] 8/11/2017]

1985.50.1057

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, brass imitation coin pierced in two places. On both sides, struck with a barbarous Arabic inscription surrounded by a foliate wreath. [EH [OPS move] 8/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria
Algiers
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Process Struck, Process Inscribed, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 30 mm, Depth: max 2 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1057

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Currency, Writing, Reproduction, Amulet, Coin, Inscription

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