France currency, 2 franc coin

Identifier
irn521038
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1988.106.1.5
Dates
1 Jan 1932 - 31 Dec 1932
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • French
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn521038

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 1.120 inches (2.845 cm) | Width: 1.120 inches (2.845 cm)

Archival History

The coin was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1988 by Charles Turner.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Charles Turner

Scope and Content

Acquired by Charles Turner in May 1945 from the former residence of Walther von Schiedt who was one of Hitler's bodyguards.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

European coin encased in clear plastic housing; gold-colored metal; image of head in profile; "REPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE"; "LIBERTE. EGALITE / FRATERNITE / 2 FRANCS..."

Subjects

  • World War, 1939-1945--Confiscations and contributions.

Genre

  • Exchange Media
  • Object
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