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159 - Two "Handa" cross coins, known as the Katanga cross, LUBA, K…
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Estimate €80 - €120
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Two "Handa" cross coins, known as the Katanga cross, LUBA, Kasai region, Democratic Republic of Congo. Katanga was a province rich in copper mining. These crosses were the main currency of Haut-Congo from the 1850s to the 1920s. They were also used for matrimonial compensations and as a material reserve. 17 x 16.5 cm.
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About the sale ANGELO TURCONI'S LIFE IN ZAIRE (1950-1980, photos, historical documents, objects, books)
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Auction time 06/27/2026 at 11:00 AM
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