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Object Name
Framed Coins
Object Number
2002-27-1
Description
5 coins, framed and under glass. Green velvet mat around coins. Brass plaques under each coin identifying state of coins origin and date minted. Plaque at top reads "Found in Harwinton House/Ballroom Floor 1931" Coins are - 1787 New Jersey cent, 1786 Connecticut cent, Spanish silver 1/2 real, 1814 Wellington 1/2 penny and 1801 U.S. large cent.
Category
Communication Artifacts
Date Made
ca. 1931-coins framed for display
Dimensions
12 1/2" wide x 13 3/4" long
Materials
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