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Connecticut Historical Society collections, 1993.175.75 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Socie…
Francis Donohue's Store advertising coin
Connecticut Historical Society collections, 1993.175.75 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Francis Donohue's Store advertising coin

Mediumbrass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 3/4in. (1.9cm)
ClassificationsCommercial Objects
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA metal advertising coin for Frances Donohue's store in Manchester, Conn. The coin is good for five cents in trade.
Object number1993.175.75
MarkingsRecto, inscribed: "FRANCIS DONOHUE/ 31/ BISSELL/ ST./ MANCHESTER, CONN."

Verso, inscribed: "GOOD FOR/ 5/ IN TRADE"
On View
Not on view
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