Collection Highlights
Diana of the Chase
ca. 1922
1939.252
Bronze and marble
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Coin: Sing Sing Prison. Ten
Object name
Coin: Sing Sing Prison. Ten
Date
1900-1943
Medium
White metal
Dimensions
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description
Coin; white metal; obverse "SING SING / Ten / PRISON" reverse " DO GOOD / MWL / MAKE GOOD"
Object Number
1943.306
Gallery Label
Sing-Sing Prison issued its own currency to be used by inmates, including coins and bills.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
