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Five Ancient Greek Drachms
Five Ancient Greek Drachms

Five Ancient Greek Drachms

Artifact IDMO 63.1802a-e
Object Type Coin
Date before 1962
Medium Bronze
DimensionsOverall H 4 1/4 in x W 8 in (10.8 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionFive Coins. Ancient Greek drachms with image of Zeus the Lightning thrower. Originally presented in wood box with Greek inscription on lid.
Historical NotePresented to Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961 during her trip to Greece by Journalists names: G. Koumbatis, T. Doufexis, Ch. Chrysafis, G. Efstatsthopoulos
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 and held by the General Service Administration until it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1677327)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.
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