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1921.53.13

Postage stamp used as currency. 5 centimes. [FC 03/09/2008]

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1921.53.13

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Collection type
Object
Description
Postage stamp used as currency. 5 centimes. [FC 03/09/2008]
Long description
Postage stamp used as currency. Back of mounted stamp is an advertisement for "Gargantua, Conserves de poissons, Colin, Maquereaux, Harengis Lorient. Btd S. D. G." [fish paste?] [FC 03/09/2008]
Geographical reference
France
Europe > Western Europe > France
Cultural groups
French
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1921
Date collected
By 1921
Acquisition information
Donated: 29/10/1921
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Material Pigment, Material Aluminium Metal, Process Stamped, Process Printed
Dimensions
Diameter 31 mm of mount
Object numbers
Accession number: 1921.53.13

Search terms: Currency, Postage-stamp Token

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