Numismatics! Selections from the MPM Collection
From a Lao "tiger tongue" ingot to American "test" coins that never made it to circulation, Numismatics! showcases a wealth of world history by way of collectible coinage.
Much more than just minted or printed money, the field of numismatics includes the study and collection of coins, currency, tokens and medals, and the MPM exhibit showcases nearly 200 rare, prized specimens. Most items date from the 1800's, although a few currency items reach as far back as 2500 years, and many belong to organizations, regimes, colonies or even countries that no longer exist. Examples of this include a French Silver Ecu bearing the likeness of the last of their absolute monarchs, Louis XVI, a 20-centime coin bearing the stamp of French Indo-China and a five-ruble gold coin bearing the likeness of Nicholas II, the last of the Russian czars.
Numismatics! Selections from the MPM Collection is co-sponsored by the Milwaukee Numismatic Society, the South Shore Coin Club, Numismatists of Wisconsin, Racine Numismatics Society, the International Bank Note Society, Greater Milwaukee Coin and Jewelry, the Sheboygan Coin Club and the Waukesha Coin Club. The exhibit is free with museum admission and slated to run through August 2008.
This exhibit is located adjacent to the first floor elevator lobby.
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