Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Copper cent
Object Number:
INV.3197
Date:
1791
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 3/16 in. ( 3 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: around edge: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA . X ."
Description:
Copper struck coin with uniformed bust of Washington facing left and surrounding legend: "WASHINGTON PRESIDENT/1791." Reverse shows American eagle holding olive brunch and arrows with legend: "ONE CENT" above.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
