Coin: probably a silver shilling; Royal Mint, UK; 2017.8.11
Coin: probably a silver shilling
About this objectsilver coin, probably a shilling, retrieved from the wreck of the SS TARARUA [sunk in 1881].The coin is very worn and the date is illegible.
Maker Place Made Medium and Materials
Silver/Metal, 0 - Whole
Diameter (mm): 24mm (1/16ft)
Salvage/* LIFEBOAT SERVICES, PILOTAGE AND COASTGUARD ACTIVITIES
Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association KeywordsShipwreck/* LIFEBOAT SERVICES, PILOTAGE AND COASTGUARD ACTIVITIES
CollectionRoger [Jan] Meecham
Credit LineGift of Roger [Jan] Meecham
Object Type Object number2017.8.11
Copyright LicenceThis object is from
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