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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
Date1795
MediumCopper
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)
InscribedOn front: "GEORGE WASHINGTON". On back: "LIBERTY/AND/SECURITY/1795".
Credit LineGift of Mr. John L. Roper, II
Object number69.89.14
Not on view
DescriptionWashington, Liberty & Security. Half penny. Birmingham edge. Baker 31. Used in Colonial America. Washington's head facing right on front. Shield and eagle on back.

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