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4 -S panish milled coins from the New World. Included are samples from Mexcio, Guatemala, and Peru. The 1739 8 Reales coin is a cast of a "Pillar" type coin, so named for the two pillars on the obverse, not a period orignial. Two slides are also included with the cast. Another coin in this collection is the 1861 8 Reales coin. This original coin was minted in Guatemala and bares a portrait of Ferdinand VII on the obverse with the words DEI GRATIA (By the Grace of God). The reverse shows the two Pillars of Hercules surrounding the Spanish Crown and Coat of Arms, as well as the words HISPANIA ET IND REX (Ruler of Spain and the Indies). The coin is in good condition. One of the oldest coins in this collection is a 4 Reales coin, which was minted in Mexico City and dates to the Rule of Charles I of Spain. Charles united the kingdoms of Castille and Aragon into the Spanish empire, which was built on the wealth of the New World. The obverse features the Pillars of Hercules surrounding the number 4, which reveals the coin's denomination. The reverse features the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Castille and Leon; but not the coat of unified Spain which also features the heraldic symbols of Aragon and Navarre. This is typical of coins minted during this period, as Charles' mother, Joanna, was the Queen regent. It is in worn condition. The final coin in this group is an 8 reales coin, which is most likely a forgery. This 8 Reales coin appears to date from the reign of Philip II, but the reverse of the coin may reveal a different origin. The reverse features a representation of the Arms of Castile and Leon, but unlike the actual coat of arms featured on real Spanish coinage of the period, the lion and castle featured on the arms are reversed. Rather than having the lion in the lower left and upper right corners, they are in the lower right and upper left. The coin is marked with a visible P, indicating an origin in Lima, Peru or Potosi, Brazil. This inconsistency is not found on any other coins of this period minted in Peru or Potosi during this period. Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Images are available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446172484/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1984.042.G1-G4

2 - examples of Pitt tokens. The first is a Pitt half-penny dating to 1766. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of William Pitt, supposedly based on sketches by Paul Revere; as well as the words, NO STAMPS THE RESTORER OF COMMERCE 1766. The reverse features an image of a ship bound for the word AMERICA, which is framed by the words THANKS TO THE FRIENDS OF LIBERTY AND TRADE. The second piece, the Pitt farthing, features the same design, only slightly smaller. These tokens were minted in celebration of the repeal of the British Stamp Act. William Pitt had been a strong opponent of the Act and went so far as to accompany Benjamin Franklin to London to speak against the act in Parliament. Upon returning home, Pitt was hailed as a friend of Commerce, as was the King responsible for suppressing the Act, George III. Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445573137/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1984.042.H1-H2

28 - coins relating to George Washington. Some of the coins in this collection date back to the 1780s, while one is a 1960 restrike. One interesting specimen is a 1795 Washington grate Halfpenny, which was minted and used in Britain at the time. Grate halfpennies such as this one were minted as a part of a promotion for a fireplace grate manufacturing company. Another pair of interesting specimens are the North Wales Halfpennies. These halfpennies were minted in Birmingham as "evasion tokens", which were basically legal conterfeits. Because counterfeiting in Britain was only illegal for Regal Coinage, counterfeiters could legally produce facsimiles of other coinage as "tokens" which would then be used in place of actual currency. Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Images are available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5446172942/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445573737/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1984.042.J1-J28

2 - Virginia Halfpennies. Both coins in this group were minted in 1773 at the Tower Mint in London. Although Virgina had received Royal permission to mint coins in 1609, the colony had avoided doing so until 1773 when they again received express royal permission to do so. By 1773, however, attitudes towards British rule were worsening and revolution seemed likely. Because of the threat of war, colonists began hoarding any form of copper coinage they could find. When Colonial Williamsburg was restored 40 Virginia Half-pennies were recovered, revealing a continued use of the Virginia Half-Penny well into the post-Revolutionary era, despite the image of King George which appears on the face. A slide of this coin is also included. The second example is also free of most signs of aging, but is not as lustrous.The first specimen in the collection is in beautiful condition wth barely any patina or other signs of wear. Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445573275/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1984.042.K1-K2

3 -one example of a Confederate Cent; as well as two proofs created by the Lovett Company. The first of the Lovett proofs is made of copper and nickel and bares an image of the head of Minerva on the face. The head is surrounded by the words R LOVETT, JR. ENGRAVER & DIE SINKER 1860. The reverse bares the address 200 so Fifth St; which is then surrounded by a wreath and the words Metallic Business Cards Philadelphia. The general design of this proof was preserved on the Confederate cent, with changes to the inscriptions. The other proof in the collection is identical save its composition of brass. The example of the actual Confederate cent still displays remarkable detail despite its having been cleaned previously, and having a minting date of 1861. Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445573385/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1984.042.L1-L3

Decorative pin made form a silver 1918 two Franc coin bearing the Oscar Roty "La Semeuse" (the sower) design on the face and a floral design on the reverse. Louis-Oscar Roty used Charlotte Ragot as his model for the design which shows a woman walking to the left sowing seed from a basket under her left arm. A pin and clasp is attached to the back. The piece is in excellent condition with mild tarnishing. It measures 1.10 in. (diameter) x 0.75 in. (thickness), not counting the clasp which extends a further 0.20 in. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/7107041955/. Transferred from Box 6 of the Clara L. Lawrence Papers (Mss 2009.299). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS1. Mss 2009.299.07

One leather basket, used by Eliza Mays Jerdone to carry keys during the days of slavery and later through her life. Lined with leather, and has a leather strap for a handle, fastened with metal on both sides. 4x9x3 inches. Fair condition; strap is broken, lining is partially missing and cracked, leather is worn with a white residue on the outside. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2929693122/. Transferred from Box 18 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 2. Mss. 39.1J47.A05

Black leather gun holster that was used in the work "Playing Paradis" by Claudia Stevens, a musician/actor, playwright, and composer. There is a black leather belt attached to secure the holster around the waist. There are 12 empty bullet casing attached to the holster as well. The belt is approximately 35 in. long. Tthe holster is approximately 9 in. x 16 1/2 in. It is in fair condition with some wear in the leather and a few white stains below the bullet casings. Transferred from the Claudia Stevens Papers. Located in Rec Obj S3. Mss 2009.601.A12