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Identifier

Accession 1394

Inclusive Dates

154 BC-1976 AD

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

63 pieces, 0.50 linear

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

The Coins, Medallions, Tokens, and Paper Currency Collection consists of coins, medallions, tokens, and paper currency that were donated to Winthrop. These items were produced from many different countries, republics, and municipalities including Rome, Italy, France, Great Britain, the Philippines, Russia, China, and the United States, and also include paper currency produced by the United Colonies of America and the Confederate States of America. Many of these items were originally put on display in the Winthrop Museum which was housed in the Tillman Science Building.

Provenance

The Coins, Medallions, Tokens, and Paper Currency, in this collection were deposited by many different donors including Ray C. Roberts, Raymond Harris, Harry Wylie, E. S. Dreher, Mrs. J. P. Barratt, Joseph Bartha, and US Treasury Department.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Coins, Medallions, Tokens, and Paper Currency Collection - Accession 1394

LC Subject Headings

Denarius (Coin)--Specimens; Coins, American--Specimens; Coins, British--Specimens; Coins, Chinese--Specimens; Coins, French--Specimens; Coins, Italian--Specimens; Coins, Philippine--Specimens; Coins, Roman--Specimens; Franc, Swiss--Specimens; Medallions (Decorative arts)--United States--Centennial celebrations, etc.--Specimens; Money--Confederate States of America--Specimens; Money--Japan--Specimens; Money--Russia--Specimens; Money--United States--Specimens; Ration cards--France--Specimens; Tokens--South Carolina--Charleston--Specimens

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