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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Bicentennial Coin Plate
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Bicentennial Coin Plate

Manufacturer Imperial Glass Corp.
CultureAmerican
Date1976
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
InscribedUnder rim: "BICENTENNIAL COIN PLATE" and "1976" with an intertwined I and G between the 19 and 76.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein
Object number79.166.50
Not on view
DescriptionPlate/plaque of clear pressed glass. "Coin" design with frosted replicas of Washington quarter, Kennedy half dollar, and Eisenhower dollar. Showing both sides around rim. Comes with a special box and a printed card describing the plate. On center in relief "1776-1976" and 13 raised stars and 50 around the rim. Under rim is "BICENTENNIAL COIN PLATE".

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