Collection Highlights
Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
ca. 1700
1911.38
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coin excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
Object name
Coin excavated at a British Revolutionary War camp
Date
1740-1783
Medium
Copper
Dimensions
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description
Copper coin excavated at the British military camp on the Dyckman farm in Washington Heights, Manhattan.
Object Number
INV.5924.520
Gallery Label
This coin was excavated on October 6, 1936 by the Field Exploration Committee at the British camp on the Dyckman farm, between Seaman and Payson Avenues, and at 204th Street in Washington Heights. It was probably used to pay a British soldier.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
