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Cuprous US penny dated 1882, "indian head" on one side, wreath and shield on other side, corroded
Cuprous US penny dated 1882, "indian head" on one side, wreath and shield on other side, corroded
Object Number 987-22-10/110608
Display Title Cuprous US penny dated 1882, "indian head" on one side, wreath and shield on other side, corroded
Descriptions
Inventory Description Cuprous US penny dated 1882, "indian head" on one side, wreath and shield on other side, corroded
Classification
  • Coin
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, H219-1, to 0-22cmbs, Level 1
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 × 1.9 × 0.1 cm (3/4 × 3/4 × 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object H219-1

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