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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
Museum record:
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