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Metal alloy coin, heavily weathered, profile on one side, thistle on opposite side, writing illegible, possible Charles II Scottish pence
Metal alloy coin, heavily weathered, profile on one side, thistle on opposite side, writing illegible, possible Charles II Scottish pence
Object Number 987-22-10/111169
Display Title Metal alloy coin, heavily weathered, profile on one side, thistle on opposite side, writing illegible, possible Charles II Scottish pence
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal alloy coin, heavily weathered, profile on one side, thistle on opposite side, writing illegible, possible Charles II Scottish pence
Classification
  • Coin
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, H50-5
Materials Metal alloy
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 × 2.4 × 0.1 cm (1 × 15/16 × 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object H50-5

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