William Penn commemorative coin, 1882
Item — Box: 1, othertype: Tray 3
Identifier: HC.MC.950.325.03.014
Scope and Contents
A coin issued in 1882 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of William Penn’s arrival in America. Front of coin depicts Penn, his name, and the year “1682.” Back of coin depicts the words and image of the state seal of Pennsylvania as well as the words “Distributed by employes [sic] of U.S. Mint during the celebration of Pennsylvania’s Bi-Centennial” and “Oct. 24, 1882.”
Dates
- Creation: 1882
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of the estate of Elizabeth and Rufus Jones in 1953.
Dimensions
1 inch in diameter
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