Brass replica Greek drachma coin paperweight, 1950

Item — Box: 54

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains a wide variety of realia from Rice University's history, including a variety of jewelry pieces, clothing, athletics-related materials, and various other objects.

Dates

Creation: 1950

Creator

From the Collection: Rice University. (Organization)

Access Restrictions

This material is available for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Extent

From the Collection: 191 Linear Feet (178 boxes plus oversize items)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Replica Greek Drachma coin, brass, approx. 3" diameter. The brass is heavily oxidized and very dark. The replica coin has a sticker on the back identifying it as being a "coin from Athens", c. 565 BC. This item was part of accession #2024.UA009, which describes the item as dating to ca. 1950, and having been anonymously donated on February 12, 2024. Item is located within an envelope with the above description.