pill-box; re-engraved coin (modern replica)
Made by Royal Mint 1907 (minted) 2011-2015 (re-engraved/made) Minted in London Copper alloy, soldered 30 x 19 mm
Snuff or pill box made from reengraved copper alloy coin bent into concave and soldered to copper collar; detachable lid made from copper alloy coin bent into concave. (whole) Britannia, draped, helmeted, seated right on shield, holding trident in left hand. (reverse) Head of Edward VII defaced with overstamp. (obverse) Inscriptions Obverse: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX FID DEF IND IMP Overstamp: VOTES FOR WOMEN Reverse (lid): ONE PENNY 1907 Object incorporates a modern replica of a 'Votes for Women' defaced coin. For a contemporary example see BM 1991,0733.1.