Name/Title
CoinEntry/Object ID
1991.56.17Description
Copper coin with a bust on one side and the allegorical figure, Columbia, on the other. The face side shows a right-facing bust of a Roman figure, wearing a laurel wreath on his head, tied with a ribbon at the nape of his neck, and military armor. The words "VERMON AUCTORI" ring the edge. On the reverse, Columbia is shown swathed in loose fabric, seated next to a shield bearing the Union flag. She is holding a staff with a liberty cap in her left hand, and a small branch in her right hand. The design is completely rubbed smooth. The date 1788 is at the center bottom.Acquisition
Accession
1991.56Source or Donor
Partridge, Sanborn (1915-2013)Acquisition Method
GiftMintage
Date made
1788Place of Origin
Town
RupertCounty
Bennington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
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Exchange MediaNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallDiameter
1-1/8 in