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5 pfennig: CM.3480-2003

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

State: Germany (After)
Issuer: Mayer, B. H.

Entities

Categories

Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 11.8 mm
Image(width): 11.9 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa 1880 CE - Uncertain 1888 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of iron

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned eagle displayed with shield on breast

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Denomination with legends around in beaded border

  • Text: B.H.MAYER'S SPIELMÜNZE / · PFENNIG ·
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3480-2003
Primary reference Number: 159507
Rogers: 1955
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 15 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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