Coins, Currency, and Medals

$100,000 U.S. Gold Certificate

The museum possesses one of the largest and most diverse numismatic collections in the world. Its diverse holdings represent every inhabited continent and span more than three millennia. The collection includes coins, paper money, medals, tokens, commodity and alternative currencies, coin dies, printing plates, scales and weights, financial documents and apparatuses, credit cards, and objects that reflect established and emerging digital monetary technologies worldwide.

Date: 1870s

20 Dollars, United States, 1874

One (1) 20 dollar coinUnited States, 1874Obverse Image: Liberty wearing a coronet and facing left. 13 stars around.Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1874Reverse Image: Heraldic eagle with wings outstretched clutching arrows and branch in talons, shield over chest.
Description (Brief)
One (1) 20 dollar coin
United States, 1874
Obverse Image: Liberty wearing a coronet and facing left. 13 stars around.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1874
Reverse Image: Heraldic eagle with wings outstretched clutching arrows and branch in talons, shield over chest. Scrolls on either side of eagle, ring of 13 stars above eagle's head, rays above stars.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TWENTY D. / IN GOD WE TRUST / E PLURIBUS UNUM / CC
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1874
designer
Longacre, James Barton
mint
U.S. Mint, Carson City
ID Number
NU.68.159.0987
catalog number
NU*283645.0551
accession number
283645
catalog number
68.159.0987

50 Cents, Fractional Currency, Bank of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, ca. 1862

One (1) 50 cent note, Bank of CatasauquaCatasauqua, Pennsylvania, ca 1862Obverse Images: Man with plough being pulled by two horses; woman with pail of milk standing in front of two cows with a cottage surrounded by mountains in the background; an eagle with arrows in its talon;
Description (Brief)
One (1) 50 cent note, Bank of Catasauqua
Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, ca 1862
Obverse Images: Man with plough being pulled by two horses; woman with pail of milk standing in front of two cows with a cottage surrounded by mountains in the background; an eagle with arrows in its talon; and a bull.
Obverse Text: BANK OF CATASAUQUA / NO / CATSAUQUA, PA / OCTOBER 1, 1862 / WILL PAY THE BEARER FIFTY CENTS / FRIEDENSBOTE PRINT
Reverse Image: N/A
Reverse Text: N/A
Description
Fractional currency, coined or paper money of smaller denomination than the standard denomination, was used in America during the Civil War. Fractional currency came in many forms. This fifty-cent note issued by the Bank of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania is another example of fractional currency.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1862
ID Number
2013.0023.003
accession number
2013.0023
catalog number
2013.0023.003

Proof sheet for $50-100 of the Federal-American National Bank of Washington, DC, 1922

National bank note proof from the National Capital Bank of Washington DC, $50-100. Charter number 10316. The $50 note features the portrait of John Sherman, Secretary of the Treasury from 1877 to 1881, and Secretary of State from 1897 to 1898. The $100 note depicts John J.
Description
National bank note proof from the National Capital Bank of Washington DC, $50-100. Charter number 10316. The $50 note features the portrait of John Sherman, Secretary of the Treasury from 1877 to 1881, and Secretary of State from 1897 to 1898. The $100 note depicts John J. Knox, Comptroller of the Currency from 1872 to 1884. National bank notes usually had four signatures on the faces; two Treasury officials and two signatures of officers in the bank that issued the notes. This proof sheet shows an interesting feature that occurred occasionally during the 1920’s where the bank would instruct the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to engrave the bank officers’ signatures, in this case Charles Boyer as Cashier and John Poole as President. This bank was organized on January 15, 1913 and changed its title to Federal-American on October 31, 1922 when this bank absorbed the American National Bank, Charter 6712 on that date. The title change was certainly the occasion for producing this plate a month after the change occurred. This was the only bank in D.C. to issue Series of 1902 plain backs in these denominations of $50 and $100. The bank went into receivership October 31, 1933. There are eleven large size notes with the new bank title and twenty-five notes with the earlier title known among collectors.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1872
1920
1899
1890
1909
1922
1904
1905
1885
1896
1893
1891
ID Number
NNC.297219.00551
accession number
297219
catalog number
NU*297219.00551

Proof sheet for $5-5-5-5 of the Central National Bank of Washington City, DC, 1906

National bank note proof from the National Metropolitan Bank of Washington DC. Charter 2382. $5-5-5-5, 1906. The image on the left is President James Garfield who was assassinated in 1881 soon after he was elected. This note was from the Series of 1882.
Description
National bank note proof from the National Metropolitan Bank of Washington DC. Charter 2382. $5-5-5-5, 1906. The image on the left is President James Garfield who was assassinated in 1881 soon after he was elected. This note was from the Series of 1882. This bank was first chartered on April 15, 1878. It was liquidated on March 28, 1907. There are fourteen notes known among collectors for this bank.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1872
1920
1899
1890
1909
1922
1904
1905
1885
1896
1893
1891
1914
1906
ID Number
NNC.297219.00554
accession number
297219
catalog number
NU*297219.00554

20 Dollars, United States, 1874

One (1) 20 dollar coinUnited States, 1874Obverse Image: Liberty wearing a coronet and facing left. 13 stars around.Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1874Reverse Image: Heraldic eagle with wings outstretched clutching arrows and branch in talons, shield over chest.
Description (Brief)
One (1) 20 dollar coin
United States, 1874
Obverse Image: Liberty wearing a coronet and facing left. 13 stars around.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1874
Reverse Image: Heraldic eagle with wings outstretched clutching arrows and branch in talons, shield over chest. Scrolls on either side of eagle, ring of 13 stars above eagle's head, rays above stars.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TWENTY D. / IN GOD WE TRUST / E PLURIBUS UNUM / S
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1874
designer
Longacre, James Barton
mint
U.S. Mint, San Francisco
ID Number
NU.297035.0003
accession number
297035
catalog number
71.91.683

20 Dollars, United States, 1879

One (1) 20 dollar coinUnited States, 1879Obverse Image: Liberty wearing a coronet and facing left. 13 stars around.Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1879Reverse Image: Heraldic eagle with wings outstretched clutching arrows and branch in talons, shield over chest.
Description (Brief)
One (1) 20 dollar coin
United States, 1879
Obverse Image: Liberty wearing a coronet and facing left. 13 stars around.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1879
Reverse Image: Heraldic eagle with wings outstretched clutching arrows and branch in talons, shield over chest. Scrolls on either side of eagle, ring of 13 stars above eagle's head, rays above stars.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TWENTY DOLLARS / IN GOD WE TRUST / E PLURIBUS UNUM / CC
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1879
designer
Longacre, James Barton
mint
U.S. Mint, Carson City
ID Number
NU.68.159.1001
accession number
283645
catalog number
68.159.1001

Proof sheet for $5-5-5-5 of the National Bank of Red Oak, Iowa. 1873.

National bank note proof of the First National Bank of Red Oak, Iowa. Charter 2130. $5-5-5-5, 1873. The image on the left is Christopher Columbus approaching land. On the right is an Indian Princess representing America being presented to the Old World as engraved by W.W.
Description
National bank note proof of the First National Bank of Red Oak, Iowa. Charter 2130. $5-5-5-5, 1873. The image on the left is Christopher Columbus approaching land. On the right is an Indian Princess representing America being presented to the Old World as engraved by W.W. Rice based on a work by T.A. Liebler. This bank was chartered on November 10, 1873. There are nineteen large-size and thirty small-size notes known among collectors for this bank.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1873
maker
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NNC.297219.00559
accession number
297219

Proof sheet for $10-10-10-10 of the Franklin National Bank of Washington, DC, 1914

National bank note proof of the Franklin National Bank of Washington, DC, Charter 10504. $10-10-10-20, 1914.
Description
National bank note proof of the Franklin National Bank of Washington, DC, Charter 10504. $10-10-10-20, 1914. The $10 note shows a portrait on the left of William McKinley, twenty-fifth President of the United States, who was shot at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo and died September 14, 1901. The $20 note shows a portrait of Hugh McCulloch who was Comptroller of the Currency during the Civil War and later served as Secretary of the Treasury. These notes were from the Series of 1902. This bank was organized on April 3, 1914. Twenty-four large size notes and twenty-eight small size notes after 1929 are known among collectors for this bank.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1872
1920
1899
1890
1909
1922
1904
1905
1885
1896
1893
1891
1914
ID Number
NNC.297219.00552
accession number
297219
catalog number
NU*297219.00552

Proof sheet for $10-10-10-20 of the National Bank of Washington, DC, 1920

National bank note proof of the National Bank of Washington, DC, Charter 3425. $10-10-10-20, 1920.
Description
National bank note proof of the National Bank of Washington, DC, Charter 3425. $10-10-10-20, 1920. The $10 note shows a portrait on the left of William McKinley, twenty-fifth President of the United States, who was shot at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo and died September 14, 1901. The $20 note shows a portrait of Hugh McCulloch who was Comptroller of the Currency during the Civil War and later served as Secretary of the Treasury. These notes were from the Series of 1902. This bank was chartered in 1885. Fifty-three large size notes and 117 small size notes after 1929 are known among collectors for this bank.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1885
1896
1893
1891
1872
1920
ID Number
NNC.297219.00542
accession number
297219
catalog number
NU*297219.00542

5 Dollars, Central Bank of Pennsylvania, United States, 1859

One (1) 5 dollar notePennsylvania, United States, 1859Obverse Image: At left, Ceres with harvest. In center, man in middle of ornate V. At top right, young boy with older man and dog.
Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 dollar note
Pennsylvania, United States, 1859
Obverse Image: At left, Ceres with harvest. In center, man in middle of ornate V. At top right, young boy with older man and dog. At bottom right, portrait of a woman.
Obverse Text: 5 / V / THE CENTRAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA WILL PAY FIVE DOLLARS TO BEARER ON DEMAND. / HOLLIDAYSBURG FEB 14 1859 / A / NO. 2197
Description
Bank notes were another resource to pay for goods and services instead of relying on the dwindling supply of federally coined money. However, if the business that issued the notes failed, then the money was worthless. This five-dollar note soon became obsolete after it was issued since the Central Bank of Pennsylvania stopped operating in 1862.
date made
1859
maker
Danforth, Wright & Co.
ID Number
1992.0281.1724
catalog number
1992.0281.1724
accession number
1992.0281
catalog number
92.281.1724
serial number
2197

Proof sheet for $5-5-5-5 of the Kellogg National Bank of Green Bay, Wisconsin. 1874.

National bank note proof of the Kellogg National Bank of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Charter 2132. $5-5-5-5, 1874. The image on the left is Christopher Columbus approaching land.
Description
National bank note proof of the Kellogg National Bank of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Charter 2132. $5-5-5-5, 1874. The image on the left is Christopher Columbus approaching land. On the right is an Indian Princess representing America being presented to the Old World as engraved by W.W. Rice based on a work by T.A. Liebler. This bank was chartered on January 19, 1874. It changed its name to Kellogg-Citizens National Bank of Green Bay on August 7, 1926. There are twenty-four notes known among collectors for the first title of this bank; and seven large-size and fifty-two small-size notes among collectors for the second title of this bank.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1874
maker
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NNC.297219.00572
accession number
297219

Proof sheet for $10-10-10-20 of the Valley National Bank of Red Oak, Iowa. 1875.

National bank note proof from the Valley National Bank of Red Oak, Iowa. $10-10-10-20. Charter number 2230. The $10 note features the image of Ben Franklin flying a kite on the left and an image of an eagle and Liberty grasping a lightning bolt on the right.
Description
National bank note proof from the Valley National Bank of Red Oak, Iowa. $10-10-10-20. Charter number 2230. The $10 note features the image of Ben Franklin flying a kite on the left and an image of an eagle and Liberty grasping a lightning bolt on the right. The $20 note features an image of the Battle of Lexington on the left and Liberty marching with a flag on the right. The bank was chartered on March 3, 1875. It was liquidated on October 20, 1884. No notes are known among collectors for this bank.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1875
maker
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NNC.297219.00560
accession number
297219

Great Seal of the Confederacy

Physical DescriptionMedal with an equestrian portrait of George Washington, surrounded by a wreath composed of the principal agricultural products of the Confederacy including cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, wheat, and rice.
Description
Physical Description
Medal with an equestrian portrait of George Washington, surrounded by a wreath composed of the principal agricultural products of the Confederacy including cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, wheat, and rice. Embossed around the edge, "The Confederate States of America: 22 February, 1862" and the motto Deo Vindice, or "God will vindicate." The medal rests in a wooden box covered in leather and lined in maroon velvet and green simulated watered silk.
General History
The date on the Confederate Seal commemorates the inauguration of Jefferson Davis as president of the Confederate States, and the establishment of the permanent government of the Confederate States of America in Richmond, Virginia. When the seal was completed, it was delivered to James Mason, a confidential agent of the Confederacy in England. He selected Lieutenant R. T. Chapman of the Confederate navy to bring it to America. In order to avoid the naval blockade, Lt. Chapman was forced to take a long and circuitous route. He went from England to Halifax, Nova Scotia, then to the island of Bermuda, and finally to Wilmington, North Carolina. When the Confederate government evacuated Richmond in April of 1865, Mrs. William J. Bromwell, the wife of an official of the Confederate State Department, smuggled the seal from the doomed city. Together with an important part of the Confederate archives, the seal was hidden from federal forces in a barn near Richmond. It eventually made its way into the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, where it can be seen today.
ID Number
1979.0425.102
accession number
1979.0425
catalog number
1979.0425.102

Proof sheet for $10-10-10-20 of the Lincoln National Bank of Washington, DC, 1909

National bank note proof of the Lincoln National Bank of Washington, DC, Charter 4247. $10-10-10-20, 1909.
Description
National bank note proof of the Lincoln National Bank of Washington, DC, Charter 4247. $10-10-10-20, 1909. The $10 note shows a portrait on the left of William McKinley, twenty-fifth President of the United States, who was shot at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo and died September 14, 1901. The $20 note shows a portrait of Hugh McCulloch who was Comptroller of the Currency during the Civil War and later served as Secretary of the Treasury. These notes were from the Series of 1902. The Financial Panic of 1907 prompted Congress to pass the Aldrich-Vreeland Act of 1908. This emergency law permitted banks issuing national bank notes to substitute “or other securities” for United States Bonds deposited with the Treasurer to back up the national bank notes between 1908 and 1915. It was intended to increase the supply of circulating money during that period. The phrase “or other securities” appears on the face to reflect this change. The Lincoln National Bank was chartered in 1909 on the centennial of Lincoln’s birth. Seventeen large size notes and 53 small size notes after 1929 are known among collectors for this bank.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1885
1896
1893
1891
1872
1920
1899
1890
1909
ID Number
NNC.297219.00546
accession number
297219
catalog number
NU*297219.00546

Proof sheet for $5-5-5-5 of the German American National Bank of Washington, DC, 1877

National bank note proof of the German American National Bank of Washington, DC, Charter 2358. $5-5-5-5, 1872. The image on the left is Christopher Columbus approaching land.
Description
National bank note proof of the German American National Bank of Washington, DC, Charter 2358. $5-5-5-5, 1872. The image on the left is Christopher Columbus approaching land. On the right is an Indian Princess representing America being presented to the Old World as engraved by W.W. Rice based on a work by T.A. Liebler. This bank was chartered on May 14, 1877 and went into receivership on November 1, 1878. Only two notes are known among collectors for this short-lived bank.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1872
1920
1899
1890
1909
1922
1904
1905
1885
1896
1893
1891
1914
1906
1877
ID Number
NNC.297219.00555
accession number
297219
catalog number
NU*297219.00555

10 Dollars, Obsolete Bank Note, Cumberland, Maryland, November 7, 1862

This is another example of private bank notes that were issued during the Civil War. This particular ten-dollar note was issued from The Allegany County Bank in Cumberland, Maryland.
Description
This is another example of private bank notes that were issued during the Civil War. This particular ten-dollar note was issued from The Allegany County Bank in Cumberland, Maryland. The American Bank Note Company printed this specimen as well as other private bank and Federal Government paper currencies.
date made
1862-11-07
ID Number
NU.NU46192.0001
accession number
170666
serial number
1429
catalog number
NU46192.0001

Proof sheet for $50-100 of the National Capital Bank of Washington, DC, 1889

National bank note proof from the National Capital Bank of Washington DC, $50-100. Charter number 4107. The $50 note features the image of Washington crossing the Delaware River on the left; a soldier praying beneath the allegorical figure of Victory on the right.
Description
National bank note proof from the National Capital Bank of Washington DC, $50-100. Charter number 4107. The $50 note features the image of Washington crossing the Delaware River on the left; a soldier praying beneath the allegorical figure of Victory on the right. The $100 note features the image of sailors in a longboat approaching two ships labeled Lawrence and Niagara on the left; an image of winged Victory standing with fasces and the motto "Maintain it!" on the right. The bank was chartered on August 30, 1889. This proof sheet was certified for use six weeks later on October 16. There are twelve notes known among collectors for this bank.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1885
1896
1893
1891
1872
1920
1899
ID Number
NNC.297219.00544
accession number
297219
catalog number
NU*297219.00544

Proof sheet for $10-10-10-10 of the District National Bank of Washington, DC, 1909

National bank note proof of the National City Bank of Washington, DC, Charter 9545. $10-10-10-10, 1905.
Description
National bank note proof of the National City Bank of Washington, DC, Charter 9545. $10-10-10-10, 1905. The $10 note shows a portrait on the left of William McKinley, twenty-fifth President of the United States, who was shot at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo and died September 14, 1901. These notes were from the Series of 1902. The Financial Panic of 1907 prompted Congress to pass the Aldrich-Vreeland Act of 1908. This emergency law permitted banks issuing national bank notes to substitute “or other securities” for United States Bonds deposited with the Treasurer to back up the national bank notes between 1908 and 1915. It was intended to increase the supply of circulating money. The phrase “or other securities” appears on the face to reflect this change. This bank was organized on September 8, 1909 and went into receivership on November 11, 1933. Forty-eight large size notes and forty-seven small size notes after 1929 are known among collectors for this bank.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1872
1920
1899
1890
1909
1922
1904
1905
1885
1896
1893
1891
ID Number
NNC.297219.00550
accession number
297219
catalog number
NU*297219.00550

10 Cents, Encased Postage Stamp, United States, 1862

The encased postage stamp was used as a form of currency during the war.
Description
The encased postage stamp was used as a form of currency during the war. The idea stemmed from the fact that stamps had an inherent value, but if they were passed around without any sort of protection they became soiled and worthless, not to mention the adhesive backing caused problems after multiple transactions. John Gault solved this problem by using a brass disk and cardboard piece that served as a backing while a disk of clear mica lay on top of the stamp. A brass frame secured the components together, thus, allowing the stamp to be viewed and protected. This encased postage stamp depicts George Washington and is worth ten-cents. The back bore the encasement patent date, “AUG 12, 1862,” and “J. GAULT.”
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1862
ID Number
2001.0009.0696
accession number
2001.0009
catalog number
2001.0009.0696

Proof sheet for $10-10-10-20 of the West End National Bank of Washington, DC, 1891

National bank note proof from the Columbia National Bank of Washington DC, $10-10-10-20. Charter number 4195. The $10 note features the image of Ben Franklin flying a kite on the left and an image of an eagle and Liberty grasping a lightning bolt on the right.
Description
National bank note proof from the Columbia National Bank of Washington DC, $10-10-10-20. Charter number 4195. The $10 note features the image of Ben Franklin flying a kite on the left and an image of an eagle and Liberty grasping a lightning bolt on the right. The $20 note features an image of the Battle of Lexington on the left and Liberty marching with a flag on the right. The bank was chartered on January 7, 1890. It was liquidated on April 23, 1903. It consolidated with Citizens’ National Bank of Washington, Charter 1893, which in turn was liquidated on November 7, 1904. Only two notes are known among collectors for this bank.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1872
1920
1899
1890
1909
1922
1904
1905
1885
1896
1893
1891
1914
1906
1877
ID Number
NNC.297219.00556
accession number
297219
catalog number
NU*297219.00556

Proof sheet for $5-5-5-5 of the First National Bank of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. 1873.

National bank note proof of the First National Bank of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Charter 2123. $5-5-5-5, 1873. The image on the left is Christopher Columbus approaching land. On the right is an Indian Princess representing America being presented to the Old World as engraved by W.W.
Description
National bank note proof of the First National Bank of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Charter 2123. $5-5-5-5, 1873. The image on the left is Christopher Columbus approaching land. On the right is an Indian Princess representing America being presented to the Old World as engraved by W.W. Rice based on a work by T.A. Liebler. This bank was chartered on July 30, 1873 and liquidated on January 14, 1879. There are no notes known among collectors for this bank.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1873
maker
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
ID Number
NNC.297219.00573
accession number
297219

Proof sheet for $10-10-10-10 of the Dupont National Bank of Washington, DC, 1918

National bank note proof of the Franklin National Bank of Washington, DC, Charter 10825. $10-10-10-20, 1918.
Description
National bank note proof of the Franklin National Bank of Washington, DC, Charter 10825. $10-10-10-20, 1918. The $10 note shows a portrait on the left of William McKinley, twenty-fifth President of the United States, who was shot at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo and died September 14, 1901. The $20 note shows a portrait of Hugh McCulloch who was Comptroller of the Currency during the Civil War and later served as Secretary of the Treasury. These notes were from the Series of 1902. This bank was chartered in February, 1916 and liquidated on April 1, 1922. Only five notes are known among collectors for this bank.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1872
1920
1899
1890
1909
1922
1904
1905
1885
1896
1893
1891
1914
ID Number
NNC.297219.00553
accession number
297219
catalog number
NU*297219.00553

10 Dollars, Demand Note, United States, 1861

One (1) 10 dollar noteUnited States, 1861Obverse Image: Bust of Abraham Lincoln at the left. Eagle with a shield in center. Allegorical representation of Art at right.Obverse Text: 10/ X / AMERICAN BANKNOTE CO. NEW YORK / WASHINGTON AUGUST 10TH, 1861.
Description (Brief)
One (1) 10 dollar note
United States, 1861
Obverse Image: Bust of Abraham Lincoln at the left. Eagle with a shield in center. Allegorical representation of Art at right.
Obverse Text: 10/ X / AMERICAN BANKNOTE CO. NEW YORK / WASHINGTON AUGUST 10TH, 1861. / A / ACT OF JULY 17, 1861 / ON DEMAND, THE UNITED STATES PROMISE TO PAY TO THE BEARER TEN DOLLARS / PATENTED 30 JUNE 1857. / NO. 42821 / PAYABLE BY THE ASST. TREASURER OF THE U.S. AT PHILADA. / RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL PUBLIC DUES
Reverse Image: A star in a circle at each of the four corners. A grid of X's create the background.
Reverse Text: TEN DOLLARS / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / X / 10 / TEN
Description
This ten-dollar “greenback,” given this name because of the fraud-deterrent green ink on the back of the bill, features Abraham Lincoln and was redeemable for coinage. Demand notes, like this one, were released in August 1861, the first time government paper money was issued since the Revolutionary War. Although this money was distributed by the government, it was made by the American Bank Note Company, the same company that produced private bank notes.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1861
depicted
Lincoln, Abraham
maker
American Bank Note Company
ID Number
NU.78.5.747
accession number
1978.0941
catalog number
78.5.747
serial number
42821

1 Dollar, United States, 1878

One (1) dollar coinUnited States, 1878Obverse Image: Left-facing Liberty wearing a headband, crown of cotton and wheat, and cap.
Description (Brief)
One (1) dollar coin
United States, 1878
Obverse Image: Left-facing Liberty wearing a headband, crown of cotton and wheat, and cap. 13 stars around edge.
Obverse Text: E PLURIBUS UNUM / LIBERTY / 1878
Reverse Image: Eagle with outstretched wings, clutching branch and arrows in talons. Half wreath below eagle.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / IN GOD WE TRUST / ONE DOLLAR / CC
General Information: 7 feathers.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1878
mint
U.S. Mint, Carson City
designer
Morgan, George T.
ID Number
1980.0108.0003
accession number
1980.0108
catalog number
80.69.003

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