Guviev, Jeton, Russia

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Description:

This personal token is inscribed with Guviev. Wealthy individuals had tokens made as calling cards and left one in a tray beside the door of establishments when they visited.

Obverse inscription: (None)

Reverse inscription: (None)

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Russia: RussiaAssociated Place: Russia

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Coins, Currency and Medals, Grand Duke Georgii Mikhailovich Collection

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Credit Line: Willis H. du Pont

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.263.776Catalog Number: 68.263.776Accession Number: 281689

Object Name: Metal

Physical Description: metal, bronze (overall material)octagonal (medal shape)Measurements: overall: 2.7 cm; x 1 1/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-0870-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_971012

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