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1922.11.1

Octagonal token of ?nickel issued as local currency during dearth of coin, value 25 centimes. [MJD 22/02/2010]

1922.11.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Octagonal token of ?nickel issued as local currency during dearth of coin, value 25 centimes. [MJD 22/02/2010]
Long description
Octagonal token of ?nickel issued as local currency during dearth of coin, value 25 centimes. There is a '25' in the centre of the coin. The reverse of the coin has the names of towns in the region around the edge. [MJD 22/02/2010]
Geographical reference
France
Europe > Western Europe > France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Marseille
Cultural groups
French
Person
Field collector George Reginald Carline
PRM source George Reginald Carline
Date / Period
Date made: 1921
Date collected
By 1922
Acquisition information
Donated: 1922
Materials and processes
Material Nickel Metal, Process Struck
Dimensions
Diameter: max 24 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1922.11.1

Search terms: Currency, Token

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