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Mint Tin

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

ca. 1851

GUSN

GUSN-103230

Description

Round brass colored tin with a stamped bald eagle on one side and Liberty on the reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brass (alloy)
TIN

Inscription

Front: "1851" Back: "UNITED STATES MINT DROPS / TWENTY" (Stamped)

Additional Identification Number

2737

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

1 3/8 in (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1927.790

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