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Collection
History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial
Title
Lancaster Bicentennial Coin Set
Object ID
2023.042.001
Date Range
1976
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Collection
History Collection: Events, Lancaster Bicentennial
Title
Lancaster Bicentennial Coin Set
Description
Collection of 6 coins pressed into a green cardboard backing; "LANCASTER BICENTENNIAL SERIES" across top; collection includes Adam Hubley, William Henry (2), General Edward Hand, David Ramsay, and George Ross. Each coin marked "LANCASTER PATRIOT" across top. Medals produced by the Franklin Mint for the Red Rose Coin Club.
Date Range
1976
Made By
Franklin Mint
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 3
Storage Cabinet
Unit 14
Storage Container
Box 0378
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Material
Metal
Dimension Details
Cardboard holder is 9 inches long and 12 inches wide.
Coin diameter is 1.5 inches
Object ID
2023.042.001
Accession Number
2023.042
Images
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Collection
Ephemera Collection
Object ID
1970.036.10
Date Range
1970
Collection
Ephemera Collection
Description
Copper alloy coin with two sides, each having raised lettering and image and background coated with dark antiquing. One side has at center, "BOWMANSVILLE / SESQUI-CENTENNIAL / CELEBRATION / 1820-1970." At top is "OFFICIAL SOUVENIR COIN" and at bottom is "BRECKNOCK TOWNSHIP / LANCASTER COUNTY, PA." Opposite side has central scene of 2-story, 4-bay house with sign above door. Trees at left and right with large cloud behind. At top is "BOWMANSVILLE / Sesqui-Centennial" and at bottom is "1820 - 1970 / AUGUST 14, 15, 16, 1970."
Date Range
1970
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 18
Storage Container
Box 1001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Material
Metal
Diameter (in)
1.375
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2015-01-27
Object ID
1970.036.10
Accession Number
1970.036
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Collection
Ephemera Collection
Object ID
1970.036.7
Date Range
1970
Collection
Ephemera Collection
Description
Five identical wooden disks printed both sides, each with a different color - red, blue, green, brown or black. One side has head of Native American brave in profile with "WOODEN NICKEL" above, all within a circle. Opposite side reads: "A Souvenir of / BOWMANSVILLE / SESQUI - CENTENNIAL / August - 14 15 16 / 1820-1970 / Brecknock Township / Lancaster County, Pa."
Date Range
1970
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 18
Storage Container
Box 1001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Material
Wood
Depth (in)
0.125
Diameter (in)
1.5
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2015-01-26
Object ID
1970.036.7
Accession Number
1970.036
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