Glücksgroschen - Heilige Maria
Artifact ID1982.40026.01
Object Type
Coin, Commemorative
Gifter
Christiane Riedel
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.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Country/CultureAustriaIn Collection(s)