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Quetzal: CM.127-2008

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Issuer: Banco de Guatemala
State: Guatemala

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2008-04-28) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.

Dating

Production date: AD 2006-11-20

Components of the work

Object composed of paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of José Maria Orellana half left before Maya stepped temple background at right, Mayan glyph at left

  • Text: BANCO DE GUATEMALA / GUATEMALA CENTRO AMERICA // UN QUETZAL // GENERAL JOSE MARIA ORELLANA / PRESIDENTE DE LE REPUBLICA, 1921-1926, EN CUVO / GOBIERNO FUE CREADA LA MONEDA QUETZAL
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: View of Banco de Guatemala building at centre, Mayan-style artwork from Plaça de Leyden at left, seal of Tikal at right

  • Text: BANCO DE GUATEMALA / UN QUETZAL
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.127-2008
Primary reference Number: 165627
Serial: B20718132B
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 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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