Fugio cent
Classification:
Date:
1787
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Copper cent struck on obverse with sun and sundial and legend: "FUGIO 1787 / MIND YOUR BUSINESS"; Reverse has thirteen linked circles with legends "WE ARE ONE" and "UNITED STATES."
Object Number:
598
Gallery Label:
Congress passed a resolution on April 21, 1787 to produce the first U.S. copper cent for regular circulation. Over 400,000 "Fugio" cents, which meant "time flies," were minted, but never saw much use, as the contract for their production was voided a year later.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1787
eMuseum Object ID:
6135
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Coin: U.S. 50c. 1836
Classification:
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Object Number:
600
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6134
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coin: Ratton Token
Classification:
Date:
1944-1945
Medium:
Cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 cm )
Description:
Token; red cardboard; "OPA / 1 / RED POINT" on both sides
Object Number:
INV.5068
Gallery Label:
First issued in 1944, these tokens were used to ration retail items, such as foodstuff, gasoline and tires. These tokens were no longer issued by 1945. Tokens were either red or blue, and were issued with various letter combinations.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
6062
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Collection of medals of order in 2 cases
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
metal, enamel, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm )
Object Number:
INV.13929
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
5905
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token: 28th President, Woodrow Wilson
Classification:
Date:
1924-1950
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Tokens; white metal; obverse depicts profile of President Wilson; obverse "WOODROW WILSON / 1913-1921" reverse "28TH / PRESIDENT / BORN DEC. 28 1856 / DIED FEB. 3. 1924 / VIRGINA / DEMOCRAT"
Object Number:
INV.13926
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
5903
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Coin: Ancient w/Arabic-like Symbols
Classification:
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Object Number:
INV.13925
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
5902
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token:Woodrow Wilson, 1913-1921
Classification:
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Object Number:
13924
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
5901
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token: Bank Token One Penny, 1837
Classification:
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Object Number:
1949.126
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
5900
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Coin: Spaniarum Rex, 1723, Philippus V
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1723
Medium:
Silvered copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/16 in. ( 2.7 cm )
Description:
Silvered copper struck coin with obverse bearing coat of arms of Spain with legend: "PHILIPPUS V [followed by two illegible letters]". Reverse bears seal of Castille with legend: "SPANIARUM REX."
Object Number:
INV.13904
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1723
eMuseum Object ID:
5896
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coll. of 3 tokens: 2-Neo-Eboracus, 1787; 1-Excelsior, 1787
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 3 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm )
Object Number:
INV.13898
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
5894
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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