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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Glücksgroschen - Heilige Maria
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Glücksgroschen - Heilige Maria

Artifact ID1982.40026.01
Date before 1982
Medium Metal (brass)
Dimensions11/16 in., 0.07 oz., 1/16 in. (16.8 mm, 2.04 g, 1.4 mm)
Physical DescriptionAn Austrian souvenir token depicting the Blessed Mother holding infant Jesus. The obverse of the coin states in German, "HEILIGE MARIA BITTE FÜR UNS," which translates to "HOLY MARY PRAY FOR US." The verso of the coin states in German "GLÜCKSGROSCHEN," which translates to "Lucky Penny," with an image of a mushroom over a clover leaf.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Country/CultureAustria