France currency, 2 francs coin
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 1.000 inches (2.54 cm) | Width: 1.000 inches (2.54 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; flat silver colored metal; image of two-headed axe flanked by grain over text: "ETAT FRANCAIS"; "TRAVAIL.FAMILLE. / PATRIE / 2 / FRANCS..."
Subjects
- World War, 1939-1945--Confiscations and contributions.
Genre
- Object
- Exchange Media
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