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Washington / Shield with Pole and Liberty Cap
Civil War (1861–1865)
1863
Medium/Technique
Copper
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 19 mm, 3.2 gm (3/4 in., 0.11 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Samuel Abbott Green
Accession NumberRES.17.41
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Tokens and contorniates
DescriptionObv: Bust of Washington facing right and surrounded by thirteen stars / 1863 below
Rev: Shield with a Liberty cap on an pole over crossed flags and encircled by thirteen stars; whole within an oak wreath
Edge: plain
Rev: Shield with a Liberty cap on an pole over crossed flags and encircled by thirteen stars; whole within an oak wreath
Edge: plain