Charlevoix Pressed Penny
Dublin Core
Title
Charlevoix Pressed Penny
Subject
Charlevoix (Mich.).
Michigan.
Sailboats.
Bridges.
Elongated coins.
Numismatics.
Michigan.
Sailboats.
Bridges.
Elongated coins.
Numismatics.
Description
Embossed coin with images of an open bascule bridge and sailboat passing through it in center of coin. Text Charlevoix above image. Text Michigan below image. Raised dots encircle edge of coin. Raised crescent on top edge of coin. Reverse: no embossed image on back of coin. Previously struck penny's text and image visible on back of coin but elongated from pressing process. Image appears turned at almost ninety degrees to the right. Image Lincoln Memorial in center. Partially readable text United States of America encircling above the Memorial icon. Text E Pluribus Unum above Memorial icon. Text One Cent encircled below Memorial icon. Condition: both sides of coin have uneven patination.
Date
Minted year unknown. Pressed year unknown.
Contributor
Bacon, Henry, 1866-1924
Rights
No copyrights apply to this item.
Relation
Coverage: Charlevoix - Charlevoix County - Michigan - United States
Format
Materials: copper (95%) and tin/zinc (5%)
Extent: 13.5 cm x 2 cm x 0.1 cm
Weight: 3.11 g
Extent: 13.5 cm x 2 cm x 0.1 cm
Weight: 3.11 g
Language
English
Type
Physical Item
MIME
Dublin Core
MIME
Dublin Core
Identifier
EKC.penny.Charlevoix.0011
Collection
Citation
“Charlevoix Pressed Penny,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed April 1, 2023, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/567.