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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