Accession No
Z 32781.3
Description
Kissi penny, in the form of a tapering, twisted iron rod which has been partially flattened, with a flattened triangular projection at one end and a notched, small, spatulate projection at the opposing end. Recorded as a type of currency.
Place
Africa; West Africa
Period
Source
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 32781.3
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
474mm
Events
Context (Amendments / updates)
Card reads "unprovenanced".
Event Date
Author: Jane Pettitt
Description (Physical description)
Unsigned and undated description for Z 32781[.1-4]: 'Four Issi pennies (one broken).'
Event Date
Author: Jane Pettitt
Description (Physical description)
Kissi penny, in the form of a tapering, twisted iron rod which has been partially flattened, with a flattened triangular projection at one end and a notched, small, spatulate projection at the opposing end. Recorded as a type of currency.
Event Date 16/11/2020
Author: Jane Pettitt
FM:289129
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