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COIN

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

A six sided coin made from gold. On one side is an Indian head. He is facing to the left, wears a full headress and is surrounded by a border of stars. Underneath the head is the date 1880. On the other side is an inscription. This is surrounded by a laurel wreath and a series of dots.

Object name:
COIN
Made from:
Gold
Made in:
USA
Date made:
1880
Size:
0.9 cm (3/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
11.204
Class:
GOLD
Signature marks:
INSCRIPTION; DATE on front: 1880; on back: 1/2 Dollar CAL
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973