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10 cents: CM.2883-2003

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

State: United States of America (Struck in the name of)

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 12.0 mm
Image(width): 10.1 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul

Dating

Circa 1985 - 1990

Note

With loop for suspension

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Mercury left with motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" to left

  • Text: LIBERTY / 1914
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Fasces central with axe-head left at top and olive-branch to left, motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" to right

  • Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / DIME
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2883-2003
Primary reference Number: 158910
Rogers: 2513
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 1 September 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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