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1899.12.51

Folded packet of paper around a clipped piece of dollar coin, used in gambling. [MJD 07/12/2009]

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1899.12.51

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Collection type
Object
Description
Folded packet of paper around a clipped piece of dollar coin, used in gambling. [MJD 07/12/2009]
Long description
Folded packet of paper around a clipped piece of dollar coin, used in gambling. The packet is painted with the Chinese character 5. [MJD 07/12/2009]
Person
Field collector Richard Carnac Temple
PRM source Richard Carnac Temple
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1899
Date collected
By 1899
Acquisition information
Donated: 1899
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Paper Plant, Material Pigment, Process Forged (Metal), Process Covered, Process Painted
Dimensions
Length: max 27 mm, Width: max 16 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1899.12.51

Search terms: Currency, Toy and Game, Token, Game Accessory, Coin

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