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Florin: CM.3295-2003

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Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

State: Strasbourg (After)
Mint: Strasbourg (After)

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Notes

History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 39.3 mm
Image(width): 39.8 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul

Dating

Uncertain 1980 - 2001

Note

Copy of undated 60 Kreuzer coin with denomination and date altered by means of new reverse legend

Components of the work

Object composed of plastic

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Large lily in ornamented band with decorations above in circle of points, outside which legend in reeded border

  • Text: * CAFES LEGAL * 1668 * STRASBOURG * FLORIN *
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: City arms of Strasbourg with denomination above in circle of points, legend outside in reeded border

  • Text: * MONETA*NOVA*REIP*ARGENTINENSIS·
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3295-2003
Primary reference Number: 159322
Weise: cf. 2439
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 1 September 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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