Shedd Aquarium Pressed Penny
Dublin Core
Identifier
EKC.penny.Shedd.0002
Title
Shedd Aquarium Pressed Penny
Contributor
Shedd, John G.
Bacon, Henry, 1866-1924
Bacon, Henry, 1866-1924
Date
Minted year unknown. Pressed 2004.
Subject
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Elongated coins.
Numismatics.
Lincoln Memorial (Washington, D.C.).
Elongated coins.
Numismatics.
Lincoln Memorial (Washington, D.C.).
Description
Embossed coin with image of a shark. Logo of Shedd Aquarium appears on coin with text Shedd above and to the right of the shark image. Text The World's Aquarium appears below logo/text Shedd. Raised dots encircle edge of coin. Raised crescent along left side of coin. Reverse: no embossed image appears on back of coin. Previously struck penny's words and image still appear on coin but are elongated from the pressing process. Image Lincoln Memorial in center. Partially readable text United States of America encircling above the Memorial icon. Text One Cent encircled below Memorial icon. Condition: both sides of coin have uneven patination.
Rights
Copyright held by Shedd Aquarium.
Type
Physical Item
MIME
Dublin Core
MIME
Dublin Core
Language
English
Relation
Coverage: Chicago - Cook County - Illinois - 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
“Shedd Aquarium Pressed Penny,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed February 14, 2026, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/582.