Coin, Commemorative
Coin, Commemorative
Coin, Commemorative

Coin, Commemorative

Object number2007.56.154
Date1926
MediumBrass
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionLarge brass commemorative coin. Embossed on obverse is text and year with an image of a person with long hair wearing a feather headdress. Embossed on reverse is text surrounding images of buildings; building in the center flying an American Flag above a sign.Dimensions2.875 x 0.125 x 2.875 in. (7.3 x 0.3 x 7.3 cm)
InscriptionsEmbossed on obverse: "LUCKY PENNY / 1926".

Embossed on reverse: "BETSY ROSS / HOUSE"; building in the center flying an American Flag above a front sign that reads, "BIRTHPLACE OF OLD GLORY / OPEN TO THE PUBLIC"; embossed below images, "PHILADELPHIA, PA."
Historical NotesFound in collection. Possibly related to a donor named "Sheetz," but no information can be located on this person(s).
Related person (1752 - 1836)
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