Collection Highlights
Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)
c. 1554-1565
1889.10.1.1
Watercolor, black and brown ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly mounted on an album page
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Half dime
Object name
Half dime
Date
1800
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
diameter: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 cm )
Description
Obverse: Liberty facing right; Reverse: Heraldic eagle, a rendition after the Great Seal.
Object Number
INV.13891b