John Ball Zoo Pressed Penny
Dublin Core
Title
John Ball Zoo Pressed Penny
Subject
Ball, John, 1794-1884
Zoo animals.
Grand Rapids (Mich.)
Elongated coins.
Numismatics.
Zoo animals.
Grand Rapids (Mich.)
Elongated coins.
Numismatics.
Description
Embossed coin with image of a camel mid-stride in center. Text John Ball Zoo above camel image. Raised dots encircle edges of coin. Small raised crescent along top edge of coin. Reverse: no embossed image appears on back of coin. Condition: mostly bright colored with uneven patination on both sides of coin.
Date
Minted year unknown. Pressed year unknown.
Contributor
Ball, John, 1794-1884
Rights
Copyrights held by Kent County and John Ball Zoo Society.
Relation
Coverage: Grand Rapids - Kent 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.JohnBallCamel.0016
Collection
Citation
“John Ball Zoo Pressed Penny,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed April 18, 2025, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/573.