Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coin
Object Number:
2008.42.160
Date:
1908
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
diameter: 31.3mm (1 1/4 in.)
Description:
Silver struck coin with obverse showing left-facing hatted bust-length portrait of Columbus; legend: "CRISTOBAL COLON/ UN PESO/ AMERICA CENTRAL." Reverse shows coat of arms in wreath under the radiant cap of liberty; legend: "REPUBLICA DEL SALVADOR/ 15 SET DE 1821/ 900 CAM. 1908."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
