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Dollar: CM.3608-2003

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Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

State: United States of America (After)
Issuer: Lauer, Ludwig Christian
Mint: Nuremberg

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Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 13.0 mm
Image(width): 13.1 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Inferred 1874 CE - Inferred 1887 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of brass (alloy)

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of American Indian princess left in feathered headdress with legend around in beaded border

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

Inscription present: Denomination in wreath within beaded border

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3608-2003
Primary reference Number: 159635
Rogers: 2425
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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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