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Object Number
2013.28.29
Display Title
Metal button, appears to be made from French coin, with words 'Sit Nomen Domini Benedictum' and dated 1791, but does not have the front of the coin with portrait of Louis XVI; reproduction?
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Button, metal, raised lettering 'Sit Nomen Domini Benedictum', central design is a crown on top of a crest, dated 1791, other side plain with loop
Classification
- Button
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru?
Materials
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 3.8 × 3.7 × 0.6 cm (1 1/2 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2013.28.29
Credit Line
Gift of David F. Wood
Provenance
Collector
David F. Wood
Donor
Donated by
David F. Wood
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