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Toy coin: CM.3611-2003

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Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Issuer: Lauer, Ludwig Christian (Uncertain)
Issuer: Compositions (Struck in the name of)

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Notes

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

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 17.9 mm
Image(width): 17.9 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Circa 1850 CE - Circa 1859 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Liberty left with her name incuse on her tiara, legend around

  • Text: COMPOSITIONS - SPIEL- MARKE
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Eagle perched half-right, head left, with shield on breast clutching arrows and branch

  • Text: SPIELMARKE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3611-2003
Primary reference Number: 159638
Rogers: 2441
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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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