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 black. The embossing on the front of the penny is no longer visible. The back side of the coin is melted with only the words "ONE / CENT / UNITED" visible.
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