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Contrôleurs Généraux des Rentes
Ruler:
Louis XIV (1643-1715)
(Struck in the rule of)
State:
France
Place of use:
Colmar, Paris
History note: Given by Mr Barnes Williams 1901 or unknown
Method of acquisition: Loan (2002-07) by Queens' College Cambridge
Production date: uncertain AD 1661
Object composed of silver Diameter 28 mm
Accession number: CM.QC.5053-R
Primary reference Number: 155645
Othernumber: Q-5051
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
External
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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