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Gift of Edith Cowles Poor, 2008.38.78a © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
1905 Liberty Nickel
Gift of Edith Cowles Poor, 2008.38.78a © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

1905 Liberty Nickel

Original Owner (American, 1920 - c. 2013)
Date1905
Mediumnickel; paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((a) diameter): 7/8in. (2.2cm)
Primary Dimensions ((b) height x width): 2 3/8 × 3 5/8in. (6 × 9.2cm)
ClassificationsCeremonies
Credit LineGift of Edith Cowles Poor
Description1905 Liberty nickel. The nickel is in an envelope with the notation "This is a piece of/ silver for a bride to/ wear in her shoe. It/ belonged to mother first./ Alice F. Cowles." Envelope flap has a stamp as the closure.

(a) nickel
(b) envelope
Object number2008.38.78a-b
On View
Not on view
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