John Ball Zoo Pressed Penny
Dublin Core
Identifier
EKC.penny.JohnBallCamel.0016
Title
John Ball Zoo Pressed Penny
Contributor
Ball, John, 1794-1884
Date
Minted year unknown. Pressed year unknown.
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.
Rights
Copyrights held by Kent County and John Ball Zoo Society.
Type
Physical Item
MIME
Dublin Core
MIME
Dublin Core
Language
English
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
Collection
Citation
“John Ball Zoo Pressed Penny,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed March 11, 2026, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/573.