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Antique Victorian coin purse, 1880s, Helmeted Roma

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Antique Victorian coin purse, 1880s-90s. The top is a silver-plated metal repousse plaquette with helmeted head of Roma, a classic motif on the Roman coins of the Republic period. Inside is a genuine polished bone insert with a faded text. "Manchester Bank, the City of Manchester," 'present' and the name of the NY Company, apparently the customer of this bank. [the city of Manchester, VA, founded in the 1840s, was an independent city until 1910, then it was incorporated into larger Richmond]. The antique leather is surprisingly well preserved.

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------ $17.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ----- $29.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ------ $40.50
Condition Report: The metal plaque is c.2.1/8” x 1.1/2” [5.2cm x 4.9cm]; the leather purse is c. 2.1/2” x 2.1/2” [5.4cm]; some aging and patina, very good condition.

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Antique Victorian coin purse, 1880s-90s. The top is a silver-plated metal repousse plaquette with helmeted head of Roma, a classic motif on the Roman coins of the Republic period. Inside is a genuine polished bone insert with a faded text. "Manchester Bank, the City of Manchester," 'present' and the name of the NY Company, apparently the customer of this bank. [the city of Manchester, VA, founded in the 1840s, was an independent city until 1910, then it was incorporated into larger Richmond]. The antique leather is surprisingly well preserved.

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ------------ $17.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ----- $29.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ------ $40.50
Condition Report: The metal plaque is c.2.1/8” x 1.1/2” [5.2cm x 4.9cm]; the leather purse is c. 2.1/2” x 2.1/2” [5.4cm]; some aging and patina, very good condition.

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