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New England Shilling

(American (born in England), 1624–1683)
(American (born in England), 1608–1693)
1652
Object PlaceNew England, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilver
DimensionsDiameter and weight: 27-28 mm, 4 gm (1 1/8 in., 0.14 oz.)
Credit LineBequest of Miss Rebecca Salisbury
Accession number92.1534
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsNumismatics
Collections
ProvenanceCollection of Anna P. Jones (1807/8-1862/3?), Boston; to Rebecca S. Salisbury (1826/27-December 30, 1891), Boston, by bequest; to MFA, January 1892, bequest.
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