Letter Opener with Spanish Coin Alfonso XII
Artifact
Accession Number:
80.5.549
Materials
Nickel
Measurements
3.6 cm (width)
17.4 cm (length)
0.2 cm (height)
Description
Metal letter opener with large Spanish Coin of King Alfonso XII Rey (1874-1885) as handle. Top of blade is flat and has ruler centimetre markings 1-10 cm.
Obverse of coin: Image of Alfonso XII
Reverse of coin: Coat of arms of the Spanish EmpireMarks/Labels
Coin obverse:
"Alfonso XII Rey De Espana 1875"
Reverse:
"Ley 900 milésimas 40 Piezas en Kilog 5 Pesetas"
Accession number in black on back of letter openerCategory
Opener, Letter