Bambara Coin
Title
Bambara Coin
Original Format
cowerie money
Physical Dimensions
2.89 grammes
Description
Cowrie moneta, with hole in back.
Production Place
Bambara
Date
1796 (collected in Bambara)
Museum Number
SSB, 155.4
Source
British Museum, Department of Coins and Medals
Acquisition name
Donated by: Dorothea, Lady Banks
Previous owner: Sarah Sophia Banks
Previous owner: Sarah Sophia Banks
Acquisition Date
1818
Rights
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Trustees of the British Museum
Citation
“Bambara Coin,” Exploring The Collections of Sarah Sophia Banks, accessed April 16, 2024, https://sarahsophiabanks.com/items/show/9.