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United States 1 cent, 1959 D: CM.96-2019

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

United States 1 cent, 1959 D

Maker(s)

Mint: Denver

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2019-01-28) by Museum collection boxes

Dating

Production date: AD 1959

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 19 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Weight 3.1 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Abraham Lincoln, right.

  • Text: IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY 1959
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Lincoln Memorial.

  • Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM ONE CENT
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.96-2019
Primary reference Number: 301697
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 5 August 2021 Updated: Thursday 5 August 2021 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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