National Museum of African American History and Culture
"Riot penny" charred during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
United States Mint, American, founded 1792 · 1909-1921
A charred penny from the Tulsa Race Massacre in 1921. The penny is red and brown. The front of the penny is melted with only the word "Liberty" visible. Some embossing on the back side of the coin is still visible the words "ONE / CENT / UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA" still readable at center. Wheat is on either side of the embossed words.
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