Collection Highlights
Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Collection of 3 coins: English 1/2 pennies George ll
Object Number:
INV.13724
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3 x 3 in. ( 2.5 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
a Obverse: Profile bust of George II surrounded by text "GEORGIUS II REX" Reverse: Seated personification of Britannia surrounded by text "BRITAN-NIA 1738"
b Obverse: Profile bust of George II surrounded by text "GEORGIUS II REX" Reverse: Crowned harp "HIBERNIA 1746"
c Obverse: Profile bust of George II surrounded by text "GEORGIUS II REX" Reverse: Seated personification of Britannia surrounded by text "BRITAN-NIA 1734"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
