United Kingdom currency, 1 penny coin
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Width: 1.250 inches (3.175 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 with other coins; darkened copper patina; image of goddess in profile; "ONE PENNY..."; "GEORGIVS V DEL GRA. BRITT: OMNI REX FID.DEF.IND: IMP"
Subjects
- World War, 1939-1945--Confiscations and contributions.
Genre
- Exchange Media
- Object
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