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1991.38.46

Circular metal half dime coin dated 1860. [MJD 09/04/2010]

1991.38.46

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Collection type
Object
Description
Circular metal half dime coin dated 1860. [MJD 09/04/2010]
Long description
Circular metal half dime coin dated 1860. The obverse has an image of Britannia and the words 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1860'. The reverse has a floral wreath with 'HALF DIME' in the centre. The reverse has a bit of glue and blue paper stuck to the surface. [MJD 09/04/2010]
Cultural groups
European
Date / Period
Date made: 1860
Date collected
By 1991
Acquisition information
Donated: 05/12/1991
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Struck
Dimensions
Diameter: max 16 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1991.38.46

Search terms: Currency, Coin

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