Collection Highlights
The Lost Cause
Date:
1871
Object Number:
PR.068.19
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coin
Object Number:
Z.3001
Date:
1851
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token;copper; depiction of George Washington's bust on obverse, Lady Liberty with weath and staff in hands on reverse; obverse "WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE / 1783" reverse "UNITED STATES"
Gallery Label:
This coin design was struck repeatedly from 1820-1860.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
