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Masonic Penny
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Masonic Penny

DistributorDistributed by Royal Arch Masons founded 1813
Dateafter 1817
Mediumbrass or copper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 1/4in. (3.2cm)
Credit LineGift of anonymous
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.
Object number1983.9.86
InscribedRecto, inscribed: "PYTHOGORAS CHAPTER NO. 17, R. A. M./ HARTFORD,/ CONN."
Verso, inscribed: "INSTITUTED OCTOBER 2ND 1817/ ONE PENNY"
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