Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
$10 Eagle
Object Number:
1954.88b
Date:
1801
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
$10 gold coin, obverse with Liberty wearing cap, surrounded by thirteen stars and legend "LIBERTY"; reverse with eagle and shield and legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
