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Shilling

John Hull

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver coin with octagonal shape. The coin has a tree in the center. The tree has a straight trunk and a rounded crown. The trunk tapers towards the top. The coin's edge has a beaded border. The coin has writing on it. The writing at the top says "MASSEVSITS". The writing at the bottom is upside down and difficult to read. The bottom writing appears to have 6 visible letters along the edge. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1667–ca. 1682
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 579 px
Museum record:
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