Coins
1740-1783
Place madeEngland, Europe
Copper
Largest: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
INV.5716.22-25
These coins were excavated by the Field Exploration Committee from a refuse deposit near a military camp and fort at Richmond, Staten Island. Built after the arrival of British forces under General William Howe in July, 1776, the fort was occupied by British and Hessian troops until evacuation in 1783.
Markingsstamped: front: "GEORGIVS.....REX" back: "BRITANNIA....."
ClassificationsARCHAEOLOGY
DescriptionCopper coins with profile bust of King George stamped on front; stamped marks on back.Object NameCoins
Field Exploration Committee
1750-1775
INV.5924.10-12
Field Exploration Committee
1744-1788
INV.5925.45-80
Field Exploration Committee
1760-1775
INV.5924.7-8
Field Exploration Committee
1736-1810
INV.6119.1-36
Field Exploration Committee
1760-1783
INV.6227.42-79
Field Exploration Committee
1740-1783
INV.5941.2-3