Name/Title
CoinEntry/Object ID
MP.93.356 a-cDescription
Two coins accompanied by a folded, paper, handwritten note reading: "3 cent piece given to John by his Grandfather Maturin L. Delafield about 1915. 1 gold 25 ct. piece from Caroline White given to John by me, V. W. D. March 1941";
3/4" nickel, 3-cent piece; one side reads, "United States of America 1866" which circumferences outer edge with a profile of Liberty in center; reverse side has wreath motif around outer edge with Roman numeral "III" in center.
Second coin is very small and fragile; 3/8" in diameter; gold coin, on one side reads "1876" on bottom, with stars around outer edge, with Liberty in center; reverse side reads "1/4/Dollar/ Cal", with a stem and leaf motif around outer edge.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
See descriptionOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.93.356 A-C
MP.93.356a-c
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Large CoinDiameter
3/4 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)Dimension Description
Paper size unfoldedHeight
2-3/4 inWidth
4-1/2 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (7 x 11.4 cm)Dimension Description
Small CoinDiameter
3/8 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 3/8 in. (1 cm)Material
Paper, Nickel, GoldRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Maturin Livingston Delafield Jr.Notes
Former ownerPerson or Organization
John White Ross DelafieldNotes
Former ownerPerson or Organization
Miss Caroline WhiteNotes
Former ownerPerson or Organization
Violetta White DelafieldNotes
Former ownerRelated Entries
Notes
MP.93.352 a-c - Box - RelatedGeneral Notes
Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Charter Room