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Collection of coins, medals, tokens & badges

Various, 1592–2005

A collection mainly consisting of 444 coins from 42 separate countries. The earliest coin is an Elizabeth I silver coin from 1562. The bequest also contains 94 medals, including commemorative medals and 2 Napoleon III medals, 28 tokens including a baker's half penny from 1795 and 9 badges including a FA cup tie steward's badge from 1926.

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Title of artwork, date

Collection of coins, medals, tokens & badges, 1592–2005

Date supported

2006

Medium and material

Various

Dimensions

Various

Gifted by

John McKee

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