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Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.86 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Masonic Penny
Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.86 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Masonic Penny

Distributor (founded 1813)
Dateafter 1817
Mediumbrass or copper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 1/4in. (3.2cm)
ClassificationsSocial Groups
Credit LineGift of anonymous
Object number1983.9.86
DescriptionA Masonic penny for the Pythagoras Chapter, in Hartford, of the Royal Arch Masons. One side is inscribed: "PYTHOGORAS CHAPTER NO. 17, R. A. M./ HARTFORD,/ CONN." The reverse side has the symbol Mark Master Degree symbol in the center with "INSTITUTED OCTOBER 2ND 1817/ ONE PENNY" inscribed around the edge.
Status
Not on view
Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.89 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Royal Arch Masons
after 1808
Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.24 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Royal Arch Masons
Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.76 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Royal Arch Masons
Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.62 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Royal Arch Masons
1898
Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.61 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
A. E. Betts
after 1914
Pitcher
William Johnson
1795-1810
Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.53 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Whitehead and Hoag Company
1913
Estate of Florence S. M. Crofut, gift of Mrs. George H. Day, 1974.50.1643 © 2017 The Connecticu ...
Florence Sidette Marcy Crofut
before 1974
Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.18 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Whitehead and Hoag Company
1905
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 1996.14.5 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Noble and Westbrook
1919
Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.10 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Connecticut
1897
Clockwise: 2007.35.8, 2007.35.9, 2007.35.10.
Lewtan Industries
1977-1978