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Sixpence

John Hull

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The coin "Sixpence" by John Hull. Silver coin with a tree in the center, two lines of text on the top and bottom. The top line reads "MASATHVSETS", and the bottom line reads "IN * I". A beaded border surrounds the coin and the text. The coin appears to be slightly worn. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1667–ca. 1682
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 560 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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