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Ten centimes, 1853, stamped 'FRANCO': CM.5898-2018

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Ten centimes, 1853, stamped 'FRANCO'

Maker(s)

Ruler: Napoleon III (1852-70)
State: France

Entities

Categories

Legal notes

Presented by Art Fund, 2018

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 30.2 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2018) by Scott, J. Gavin The Art Fund

Dating

Production date: AD 1853

Materials used in production

Bronze

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: FRANCO
  • Location: Obverse
  • Method of creation: Stamped

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5898-2018
Primary reference Number: 313031
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 9 August 2023 Updated: Monday 12 February 2024 Last processed: Monday 12 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Ten centimes, 1853, stamped 'FRANCO'" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/313031 Accessed: 2024-11-22 05:28:36

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{{cite web|url=https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/313031 |title=Ten centimes, 1853, stamped 'FRANCO' |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-11-22 05:28:36|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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