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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Coin
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Coin

CultureColonial American
Date1773
MediumCopper
DimensionsOverall: 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)
InscribedOn front "GEORGIVS/III/REX". On back: "VIRGINIA".
Credit LineGift of Mr. John L. Roper, II
Object number69.89.4
Not on view
DescriptionVirginia half penny. With period, seven strings. Newman 27-J. Used in Colonial America. Man's head facing right. Shield on back.

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