Summary
This 1 cent copper coin from the United States of America was excavated at the Commonwealth Block site between 1988 and 2003.
Cultural diversity in Little Lon.
Little Lon was home to a diverse population. Germans, Jews and Irish arrived in the mid 19th century; Chinese, southern Europeans and Syrians (Lebanese) in the 1880s; and Italians in the 1890s. Immigrants sometimes brought objects with them to remind them of home, or purchased new items that re-affirmed national loyalties. Pipes, vases or plates were decorated with flags, military heroes, an Irish lyre or English roses. The amount of foreign currency excavated also attests to diversity of the immigrants who frequented Little Lon.
Physical Description
This is a small copper coin. One side is covered in rust and dirt.
Physical Description
Coin - one-cent piece. Probably USA coin, as 'ONE CENT' printed on front. One side covered in rust/dirt.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Heritage Victoria, Industry Superannuation Property Trust, 03 May 2005
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Inscriptions
Printed on obverse: ONE CENT
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Context Number
10/01
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Site
[CCS] Australia, Victoria, Commonwealth Block, Melbourne
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
1 mm (Length), 19 mm (Width)
Width = Diameter
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Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation.
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