Gold Earrings, Mexico, 20th century

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Description:

Gold and silver have been used for both coinage and jewelry for more than 2,500 years. Coins intended for circulation as money have also been paired with precious gemstones and other metals to make jewelry, such as these earrings. Incorporating coins into jewelry may be used to signify monetary wealth.

Date Made: 20th century

Place Made: Mexico

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection

Exhibition: The Value of Money

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Related Publication: Feingold, Ellen R.. Value of Money, The

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.273347.006Catalog Number: 67.95609Accession Number: 273347

Object Name: earrings

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: 5 cm x 1.9 cm x .9 cm; 1 31/32 in x 3/4 in x 11/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746af-bbfa-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1671431

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