Exhibit 5: Artifacts, Souvenirs & Art
Objects
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| Date |
1734 |
| Description |
British coin, 1734, 1.2 in. diameter.
Front: "GEORGIUS.11.REX" with bust. Reverse: "BRITANNIA 1734" with seated figure
Handwritten note: "1734 Dug up on Muzzey St in Fall 1928."
(Cataloger's note: Based on descriptions of similar items, this appears to be a half-penny. George II Halfpennies were issued between 1729 to 1754. He reigned 1727–1760.) |
| Object ID |
Worthen.3014 |
| Object Name |
Coin |
| People |
Worthen, Edwin B., Sr. |
| Search Terms |
Muzzey Street |
| Subjects |
Coins Currency |
| Title |
George II half-penny, 1734 |
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The Edwin B. Worthen Collection, Cary Memorial Library
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Last modified on: May 07, 2013
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