Commemorative Coins
Object number
38.2.1-2Creator
UnknownUnknown
Date
1938Description
Coins for the tercentenary anniversary of Portsmouth. Front of coin features a windmill and the words, "Portsmouth, Rhode Island 1638-1938" around the perimeter. On reverse of coin has the words, "Tercentary of Portsmouth John Clarke Founder, 1638-1938, Incorporated 1840, Town of Portsmouth, Newport Co, R.I."
Materials
metalInscription
"Portsmouth, Rhode Island, 1638-1938" (Front)"Tercentenary of Portsmouth, R.I., John Clark, Founder, 1638, 1938. Town of Portsmouth, Newport Co. R.I., Incorporated 1640." (Back)
Credit Line
Gift of John H. HodgsonObject Type
commemorative coinsSubjects
Portsmouth, Rhode IslandPortsmouth, Rhode Island
Tercentenary
Related People & Organizations
Hodgson, John H. (associated)Hodgson, John H. (associated)
Clarke, John (associated)