Nail

Object Name:

Nail

Object ID:

1957.061

Date:

1775-1800

Description:

Nails (4) used as currency. Wrought iron. By length, longest to shortest:

1. 10.2 cm long x 1.3 cm x 1.19 cm. 21 grams. Tapers from 0.6 cm to 0.01 cm. Square in section with flared head. Slight rust on top of head.
2. 9.65 cm long x 1.3 cm x 1.3 cm. 25 grams. Square cross-section. Tapers from 0.6 cm to 0.01 cm. Fairly shiny surface.
3. 6.64 cm long x 0.73 cm x 0.66 cm. 3 grams. Slightly rectangular cross-section. Tapers from 0.4 cm to 0.01 cm. Somewhat rough and pitted surface near head.
4. 6.47 cm long x 0.756 cm x 0.83 cm. 4 grams. Good condition. Rectangular cross-section. Tapers from 0.2 cm to 0.06 cm. Shiny, but slightly rough surface. Some rust on head.

Material:

Metal
Iron

Credit Line:

Gift of Oscar G. Schilke

Subjects:

Currency