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Genoa Foundling Asylum
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Genoa Foundling Asylum

Johnson (English, 18th century)
possibly 18th or 19th century
Medium/TechniqueMetal; white metal
DimensionsDiameter and weight: 47 mm, 40 gm (1 7/8 in., 1.41 oz.)
Credit LineGift of Malcolm Storer
Accession number30.79
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ClassificationsNumismatics
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InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed at edge "RICORDO AI BENEFATTORI". Reverse: Inscribed at edge "*PIA ISTITVZIONE PROVVIDENZA BALIATICA" and in exergue "JOHNSON".ProvenanceBy 1930, Malcolm Storer; 1930, given by Malcolm Storer to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 6, 1930)