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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

DistributorDistributed by Royal Arch Masons founded 1813
Dateafter 1817
Mediumbrass or copper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 1/4in. (3.2cm)
ClassificationsSocial Groups
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"
Subject Terms
    On View
    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, 1983.9.10 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Connecticut
    1897
    The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 1996.14.5 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Noble and Westbrook
    1919
    Clockwise: 2007.35.8, 2007.35.9, 2007.35.10.
    Lewtan Industries
    1977-1978
    Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.18 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Whitehead and Hoag Company
    1905