Collection Highlights
Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Luce Center
"Draped Bust" dollar
Object Number:
INV.13896.2
Date:
1796
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
1 x 5 x 3 in.
Description:
Silver dollar; obverse with image of Liberty with flowing hair, tied ribbon, draped bust and fifteen stars, legend "LIBERTY" ; reverse with eagle in wreath, legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
