Museum Collections
Luce Center
Washington, D.C. "Lucky Nickel"
Object Number:
1966.100
Date:
1927
Medium:
Aluminum
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 13/16 in. ( 7.2 cm )
Description:
Aluminum struck medal with obverse showing image of buffalo with inscription: "LUCKY NICKEL/ 1927". Reverse depicts the Capitol Building in central roundel surrounded by laurel wreath and inscribed "CAPITOL"; legend: "SOUVENIR/ OF/ WASHINGTON/ D.C."
Credit Line:
Estate of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.