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8 Escudos, Peru, 1811

Ruler:
Ferdinand VII King of Spain  Search this
Mint:
Lima  Search this
Physical Description:
gold (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements:
overall: 36 mm; 1 13/32 in
Object Name:
Coin
Place made:
Peru
Place of issue:
Peru
Date made:
1811
Credit Line:
Norweb, R H
ID Number:
NU.68.189.13
Accession number:
281640
Catalog number:
68.189.13
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-ef41-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1143030

90 Dollars, South Carolina, 1779

Maker:
Coram, Thomas  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 7.9 cm x 12.9 cm x .01 cm; 3 1/8 in x 5 3/32 in x in
Object Name:
Paper Money
note
Bank Note
Place made:
United States: South Carolina
Province:
United States: South Carolina
City:
United States: South Carolina, Charleston
Date on object:
1779-02-08
Date made:
1779
Credit Line:
Chase Manhattan
ID Number:
NU.79.112.CC197
Accession number:
1979.1263
Serial number:
8039
Collector/donor number:
CC197
Catalog number:
79.112.CC197
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Coins, Currency and Medals
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-1dc1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1252447
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15 Dollars

Maker:
Virginia  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink, black (overall material)
steel pin (part material)
Measurements:
overall: 6.8 cm x 9.3 cm x .025 cm; 2 11/16 in x 3 21/32 in x in
Object Name:
note
Place made:
United States: Virginia
Date made:
1776
Date on object:
1776-10-07
Related Publication:
Zoomable Image and Details
Glossary of Coins and Currency Terms
Related Web Publication:
http://americanhistory.si.edu/coins/glossary.cfm
Credit Line:
B. M. Douglas
ID Number:
NU.68.135.74
Catalog number:
68.135.74
Accession number:
279615
Serial number:
13942
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Coins
Numismatics
Coins, Currency and Medals
Legendary Coins
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-a7dd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1289278
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1 Souvenir Peso, Cuba, 1897

Maker:
United States Mint  Search this
Physical Description:
silver (overall silver)
Measurements:
overall: 36 mm; 1 13/32 in
Object Name:
coin
Place made:
Cuba
Date made:
1897
Credit Line:
Lintner, Edwin J.
ID Number:
NU.70.22.55
Catalog number:
70.22.55
Accession number:
287846
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-9e07-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1809174

20 Lire, Sardinia, Italy, 1828

Physical Description:
gold (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: .12 cm x 2.1 cm; 1/16 in x 13/16 in
Object Name:
coin
Place made:
Italy: Sardinia
Date made:
1828
Credit Line:
Estate of Josiah K. Lilly Jr.
ID Number:
NU.68.159.4110
Catalog number:
68.159.4110
Accession number:
283645
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-c04a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1951159
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4 Ducats, Austria, 1897

Physical Description:
gold (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: .07 cm x 3.96 cm; 1/32 in x 1 9/16 in
Object Name:
coin
Place made:
Austria
Associated place:
Austria
Date made:
1897
Associated date:
1897
Credit Line:
Estate of Josiah K. Lilly
ID Number:
NU.68.159.2589
Catalog number:
68.159.2589
Accession number:
283645
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-b49e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_945926
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8 Escudos, Mexico, 1821

Ruler:
Ferdinand VII King of Spain  Search this
Physical Description:
gold (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements:
overall: 36 mm; 1 13/32 in
Object Name:
Coin
Place made:
Mexico
Place of issue:
Mexico
Date made:
1821
Credit Line:
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Mint
ID Number:
1992.0121.0180
Catalog number:
1992.0121.0180
Accession number:
1992.0121
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-93da-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1111921

20 Pesos, Mexico, 1866

Physical Description:
gold (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements:
overall: 3 mm x 35 mm; 1/8 in x 1 3/8 in
Object Name:
Coin
Place made:
Mexico
Place of issue:
Mexico
Date made:
1866
Credit Line:
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Mint
ID Number:
1992.0121.0382
Catalog number:
1992.0121.0382
Accession number:
1992.0121
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-7e19-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1115468

8 Escudos, Argentina, 1828

Physical Description:
gold (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements:
overall: 1.5 mm x 36 mm; 1/16 in x 1 13/32 in
Object Name:
Coin
Place made:
Argentina
Place of issue:
Argentina
Date made:
1828
Credit Line:
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Mint
ID Number:
1993.0205.0381
Catalog number:
1993.0205.0381
Accession number:
1993.0205
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-f08c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1159055
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8 Escudos, Argentina, 1836

Physical Description:
struck (overall production method)
gold (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
Measurements:
overall:: 39 mm; 1 17/32 in
Object Name:
Coin
Place made:
Argentina: La Rioja, La Rioja
Date made:
1836
Credit Line:
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Mint
ID Number:
1993.0205.0389
Catalog number:
1993.0205.0389
Accession number:
1993.0205
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-35bc-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1159143
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Disk (bi) with raised pyramids arranged in a grid

Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Dimensions:
Diam x D: 11.1 × 0.6 cm (4 3/8 × 1/4 in)
Diam (Hole): 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in)
Type:
Ceremonial Object
Origin:
China
Date:
206 BCE-9 CE
Period:
Western Han dynasty
Topic:
Western Han dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE)  Search this
China  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
Credit Line:
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Accession Number:
F1939.32
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Related Online Resources:
Google Cultural Institute
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Collection
Data Source:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye30d4b9343-493c-4942-8ab5-2f4bbee29147
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_F1939.32
Online Media:

Disk (bi) with raised hexagons arranged in a grid

Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Dimensions:
Diam x D: 13.7 × 0.4 cm (5 3/8 × 3/16 in)
Diam (hole): 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in)
Type:
Ceremonial Object
Origin:
purportedly found at Anhui province, Shou xian, China
Date:
475-100 BCE
Period:
Eastern Zhou or Western Han dynasty
Topic:
Eastern Zhou dynasty (770 - 221 BCE)  Search this
Western Han dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE)  Search this
Warring States period (475 - 221 BCE)  Search this
China  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
Accession Number:
S1987.594
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Google Cultural Institute
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Collection
Data Source:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye31703329b-eedb-459f-bad9-7e6ec4e4b264
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_S1987.594

1 Cent

Physical Description:
copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements:
overall:;
Object Name:
Coin
Place made:
United States: New Jersey
Place of issue:
United States: New Jersey
Date made:
1787
Credit Line:
Theodore L. Craige
ID Number:
NU.287557.0025
Accession number:
287557
Catalog number:
70.12.22
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-6000-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1095832

certified proof

Issuing authority:
U.S. Department of the Treasury  Search this
Treasurer of the United States:
New, John Chalfant  Search this
Register of the Treasury:
Allison, John  Search this
Issuing bank:
Union National Bank of Westminster  Search this
Manufacturer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 13 1/2 in x 8 in; 34.29 cm x 20.32 cm
Object Name:
certified proof
Object Type:
Exchange Medium
Currency, US
Certified Proof
National Currency
Face
Place issued:
United States: Maryland, Westminster
Plate date:
1865-11-01
Crowdsourcing:
Transcribed by Smithsonian digital volunteers
Subject:
NNC-Certified Proofs-Face-MD-box 3  Search this
ID Number:
NU.297219.013378
Accession number:
297219
Catalog number:
297219.013378
Bank charter number:
1596
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-6418-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1476964

certified proof

Issuing authority:
U.S. Department of the Treasury  Search this
Treasurer of the United States:
Roberts, Ellis Henry  Search this
Register of the Treasury:
Lyons, Judson Whitlocke  Search this
Issuing bank:
First National Bank of Benson  Search this
Depicted:
Harrison, Benjamin  Search this
Manufacturer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 13 1/2 in x 8 in; 34.29 cm x 20.32 cm
Object Name:
certified proof
Object Type:
Exchange Medium
Currency, US
Certified Proof
National Currency
Face
Place issued:
United States: Minnesota, Benson
BEP certification date:
1902-06-17
1902-06-17
1902-06-17
Plate date:
1902-02-24
1902-02-24
1902-02-24
Series date:
1902
1902
1902
Crowdsourcing:
Transcribed by Smithsonian digital volunteers
Subject:
NNC-Certified Proofs-Face-MN-box 4  Search this
ID Number:
NU.297219.017906
Catalog number:
297219.017906
Accession number:
297219
Bank charter number:
6154
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-5caf-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1481492

certified proof

Issuing authority:
U.S. Department of the Treasury  Search this
Treasurer of the United States:
Burke, John  Search this
Register of the Treasury:
Parker, Gabe E.  Search this
Issuing bank:
Union National Bank of Huntingdon  Search this
Depicted:
McKinley, William  Search this
McCulloch, Hugh  Search this
Manufacturer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 13 1/2 in x 8 in; 34.29 cm x 20.32 cm
Object Name:
certified proof
Object Type:
Exchange Medium
Currency, US
Certified Proof
National Currency
Face
Place issued:
United States: Pennsylvania, Huntingdon
BEP certification date:
1927-01-26
Plate date:
1914-05-19
Series date:
1902
Crowdsourcing:
Transcribed by Smithsonian digital volunteers
Subject:
NNC-Certified Proofs-Face-PA-box 22  Search this
ID Number:
NU.297219.035696
Accession number:
297219
Catalog number:
297219.035696
Bank charter number:
4965
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-76db-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1499285

certified proof

Treasurer of the United States:
Roberts, Ellis Henry  Search this
Register of the Treasury:
Lyons, Judson Whitlocke  Search this
Issuing bank:
Citizens National Bank of Tunkhannock  Search this
Depicted:
McKinley, William  Search this
McCulloch, Hugh  Search this
Issuing authority:
U.S. Department of the Treasury  Search this
Manufacturer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 13 1/2 in x 8 in; 34.29 cm x 20.32 cm
Object Name:
certified proof
Object Type:
Exchange Medium
Currency, US
Certified Proof
National Currency
Face
Place issued:
United States: Pennsylvania, Tunkhannock
BEP certification date:
1902-10-11
Plate date:
1902-09-04
Series date:
1902
Crowdsourcing:
Transcribed by Smithsonian digital volunteers
Subject:
NNC-Certified Proofs-Face-PA-box 29  Search this
ID Number:
NU.297219.036512
Accession number:
297219
Catalog number:
297219.036512
Bank charter number:
6438
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Coins, Currency and Medals
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-c2b6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1500101

4 Escudos, Costa Rica, 1835

Physical Description:
gold (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 30 mm; 1 3/16 in
Object Name:
coin
Place made:
Costa Rica
Date made:
1835
ID Number:
NU.14937.0009
Catalog number:
14937.0009
Accession number:
14937
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-cae3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1809368

5 dollars

Depicted (sitter):
Jefferson, Thomas  Search this
Maker:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Physical Description:
paper; ink (overall material)
Measurements:
sheet: 645 mm x 746 mm; 25 13/32 in x 29 3/8 in
image (individual coupon): 65 mm x 147 mm; 2 9/16 in x 5 25/32 in
Object Name:
coupon
Place made:
United States: District of Columbia, Washington
Date made:
1991
ID Number:
2010.0019.187
Accession number:
2010.0019
Catalog number:
2010.0019.187
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Coins, Currency and Medals
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-99ae-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1423253

1 Krone, Norway, 1989

Physical Description:
silver (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: .15 cm x 2.5 cm; 1/16 in x 31/32 in
Object Name:
coin
Place made:
Norway
Date made:
1989
Credit Line:
Christine Ferdinand & Russell D. Feingold
ID Number:
2016.0005.077
Catalog number:
2016.0005.077
Accession number:
2016.0005
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-6ebe-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1812792

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