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Cent: CM.2895-2003

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

State: United States of America (Struck in the name of)

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Categories

Notes

History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 7.8 mm
Image(width): 8 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul

Dating

1990 - 1999

Components of the work

Object composed of copper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of President Lincoln right, legends "LIBERTY" and "1977" left and right respectively

  • Text: IN GOD WE TRUST
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Frontage of Capitol with motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" above

  • Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2895-2003
Primary reference Number: 158922
Rogers: cf. 2510-16
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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