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Image Not Available for Coin, cupreous, Richmond farthing; perforated
Coin, cupreous, Richmond farthing; perforated
Image Not Available for Coin, cupreous, Richmond farthing; perforated
Object Number 987-22-10/100153
Display Title Coin, cupreous, Richmond farthing; perforated
Descriptions
Inventory Description Cuprous metal coin, perforated, irregular edges, corroded, likely farthing piece
Classification
  • Coin
Department Archaeological
Date 1625 - 1635
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, H208-4C
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall: 1.6 x 1.6 x 0.01 cm (5/8 x 5/8)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Harvard Yard Excavation, 1987

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