Name/Title
CoinEntry/Object ID
2025.2.1Description
Masonic coin. The round coin is printed, "ONE PENNY" in the center of one side and "GRANITE CHAPTER NO. 26, R.A.M. / BARRE, VERMONT" and "INSTITUTED / 1892" around the edges. The other side reads "HTWSSTKS" in a circle at the center with the Masonic keystone with a hammer and chisel on either side. The abbreviation stands for "Hiram, Tyrian, Widow's Son, Sent to King Solomon" signifying loyalty in Masonic teachings.Context
These coins were given to new members of the Masonic chapter when they joined since 1892.Acquisition
Accession
2025.2Source or Donor
Drown, Ernest A.Acquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
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Category 08: Communication ObjectsRelationships
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Barre CityCounty
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VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America