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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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