Universal Studios Pressed Penny

Dublin Core

Title

Universal Studios Pressed Penny

Subject

Tyrannosaurus rex.
Universal Studios Florida (Orlando, Fla. : Amusement park).
Elongated coins.
Numismatics.
Amusement Parks - United States - Florida - Orange County - Orlando.
NBC Entertainment (Firm).

Description

Embossed coin with image of tyrannosaurus rex head with open mouth off center of coin. Thin line encircles image of head. Text Universal Studios Island of Adventure in two lines under image of head. Symbol/text ©Universal Studios in smaller font size under other lines of text. Raised dots encircling edge of coin. Raised crescent shape on top edge of coin. Reverse: no embossed image on back of coin. Previously struck penny's image partially visible but elongated from pressing process. Image Lincoln Memorial partially visible in center of coin. Condition: both sides of coin have uneven patination.

Date

Minted year unknown. Pressed 2017.

Contributor

Bacon, Henry, 1866-1924
NBC Entertainment (Firm)

Rights

Copyrights held by Universal Studios.

Relation

Coverage: Walt Disney World - Orlando - Orange County - Florida - 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

Language

English

Type

Physical Item
MIME
Dublin Core

Identifier

EKC.penny.UniversalStudios.0020

Citation

“Universal Studios Pressed Penny,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed March 29, 2024, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/617.