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10 francs: CM.3596-2003

An image of 10 francs

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Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

State: Switzerland (After)
Issuer: Lauer, Ludwig Christian
Mint: Nuremberg
Mint: Bern (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): 12.6 mm
Image(width): 12.7 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1888

Note

Mint-mark B

Components of the work

Object composed of brass (alloy)

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Helvetia left with legend around and mint-mark below

  • Text: L. CHR. LAUER NÜRNBERG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Shield bearing cross dividing denomination, with star above and date below, all within a wreath and circle of points

  • Text: 1888
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3596-2003
Primary reference Number: 159623
Rogers: 2341
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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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