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Copper penny comparison

 Accession
Identifier: MUS-403

Content Description

Two copper pennies, one from the year 1849 and one from the year 1960 used for comparison. The penny from 1849 represents the year that Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon was founded. They are both 1 1/16" in diameter.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • 1849-1960

Extent

2 items : 2 pennies ; 1 1/16" diameter

Source