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The New National Library at Rio de Janeiro

1905
Object PlaceBrazil
Medium/TechniqueMetal; bronze
DimensionsDiameter: 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Accession number13.2725
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ClassificationsNumismatics
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InscriptionsObverse: Inscribed monogram "B N" in front and at edge "BIBLIOTHECA NACIONAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO". Reverse: Inscribed "LANCAMENTO [hand-drawn mark] DA PEDRA FUNDAMENTAL DO NOVO EDIFICIO 1905".