Museum Collections
Luce Center
Advertising token
Object Number:
2002.1.3362
Date:
1889
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
Copper-colored metal coin or token embossed with a bust of George Washington encircled by the words "1789 1889/ Inaugural Centennial In New York". On the reverse "More Enduring Than Books/ Or Customs, or Nations: A Coin./ Thomas L. Elder/ Coin Dealer/ 32 East 23rd St., New York City".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.