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U.S. Copper pennies, including two wheat pennies from 1953 and 1927 and two Lincoln Memorial pennies, one dating to 1961
U.S. Copper pennies, including two wheat pennies from 1953 and 1927 and two Lincoln Memorial pennies, one dating to 1961
Object Number 2009.9.497
Display Title U.S. Copper pennies, including two wheat pennies from 1953 and 1927 and two Lincoln Memorial pennies, one dating to 1961
Descriptions
Inventory Description U.S. copper pennies, including two wheat pennies from 1953 and 1927 and two Lincoln Memorial pennies, one dating to 1961
Classification
  • Coin
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H803 L1
Materials Copper
Dimensions Overall: 1.7 x 1.7 x 0.2 cm (11/16 x 11/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object Copper pennies

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PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Metal, coins, Copper/Zinc US pennies, dated 1997 and 1967
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Coin
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Coin
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Coin
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Coin
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Coin
Harvard Yard
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Coin
Harvard Yard
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Coin
Harvard Yard
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Coin
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Coin
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Structure at Travis Stream
Image Not Available for Boys diving for pennies next to a boat, with a bridge in the background
2019.17.1.5.32 Boys diving for pennies next to a boat, with a bridge in the background
Suva
Image Not Available for Boy diving for pennies, with a bridge in the background
2019.17.1.5.33 Boy diving for pennies, with a bridge in the background
Suva