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Ongerup and Needilup district Museum > Records

sovereign case

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Overview

rectangular metal case, top has 2 hole, the larger one nearest the chain attachment knob, has a spring loaded disc bearing words " Sovereign" and a flower design. the smaller hole similar but bearing words " half Sovereign" Both discs are spring loaded. side of case has a large and small slots at side top to correspond with top holes.
Case appears to be constructed from 2 pieces held together by 2 small pins.
To operate Coins were inserted in appropriate slot on side, compressing the spring. They were removed by pushing top coin through top hole towards side slot

Historical information

the only record of make on is;- Patt; 474009

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-126-86.12

Material

Silver (Metal)

Width

2.5000 cm

Height or length

5.3000 cm

Depth

1.5000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

there's risen patterns of flowers on top of each hole plus the word "Sovereign" and " Half Sovereign"

Keywords

Coin

Sovereign Case

Last modified

Friday, 17 April, 2026

Completeness

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