Collection Highlights
Study for "Carmen Jones"
1944
2001.104
Watercolor and graphite on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
British coins (2) excavated at Fort Washington
Object name
British coins (2) excavated at Fort Washington
Date
1727-1783
Medium
Copper
Dimensions
largest: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description
Copper coins; one has a faded profile bust of King George and part of an inscription on front.
Credit Line
Gift of the Washington Headquarters Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1947
Object Number
INV.6200.1-2
Marks
stamped: (1), on front: "GEORGIV..............REX" (King George)
Gallery Label
These coins were excavated at Fort Washington by Reginald P. Bolton, William L. Calver, and others before the formation of the Field Exploration Committee in 1918. Built by the Continental Army in the summer of 1776, the fort extended west along 183rd Street from Fort Washington Avenue to Pinehurst Avenue. The fort was captured on November 16, 1776 by British and Hessian forces, and was occupied by them until 1783. The coins probably belonged to British soldiers.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
