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Summary

: O.4504

: Numismatics

: token

: Thick copper coin smoothed and engraved in a copperplate hand with flourishes between words and lines. "From an absent father".

Current Location

On Display at M Shed, Bristol Life Gallery

: Greek key pattern engraved around edge. Engraved in centre: JRC

: Engraved and centered, with flourishes between lines: From an / ABSENT / FATHER / 1822

: transportation

: New South Wales, Australia, Oceania / Australasia, Pacific

: 1822

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