Alexander Factory Token, Jeton, Russia

Description:

This personal token is inscribed with the “Alexander Factory.” Wealthy individuals had tokens made as calling cards, leaving one in a tray beside the door of establishments they visited.

Edge inscription: ЗАВОД АЛЕКСА ("Alexander Factory").

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.68.263.892Catalog Number: 68.263.892Accession Number: 281689

Object Name: MedalOther Terms: Medal; Token; Personal

Physical Description: metal, silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: 20 mm x 20 mm x 19 mm; 25/32 in x 25/32 in x 3/4 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-0871-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_971013

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