Seattle Space Needle Pressed Penny
Dublin Core
Identifier
EKC.penny.SpaceNeedle.0008
Title
Seattle Space Needle Pressed Penny
Contributor
Graham, John, 1908-1991
Carlson, Edward E. (Edward Elmer), 1911-1990
Steinbrueck, Victor
Carlson, Edward E. (Edward Elmer), 1911-1990
Steinbrueck, Victor
Date
Minted year unknown. Pressed 2021.
Subject
Space Needle (Seattle, Wash.).
Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, Wash.).
Elongated coins.
Numismatics.
Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, Wash.).
Elongated coins.
Numismatics.
Description
Embossed coin with top half of iconic Seattle Space Needle. Raised dots encircling edge of coin. Text R R in line with raised dots along top edge of coin but turned ninety degrees to the right. Raised crescent shape along top edge of coin. Text Space Needle curved around top of icon. Text Seattle, Wa. in two lines below icon. Reverse: I am Seattle logo off center lengthwise on back of coin, with the text's Ts made into an image of the top of the Space Needle. Condition: both sides of coin have uneven patination.
Rights
Copyright associated with image held by the Space Needle Foundation.
Type
Physical Item
MIME
Dublin Core
MIME
Dublin Core
Language
English
Relation
Coverage: Seattle - King County - Washington - United States.
Format
Materials: copper (95%) and tin/zinc (5%)
Extent: 2 cm x 13.5 cm x 0. 1 cm
Weight: 3.11 g
Extent: 2 cm x 13.5 cm x 0. 1 cm
Weight: 3.11 g
Collection
Citation
“Seattle Space Needle Pressed Penny,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed March 11, 2026, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/584.