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1981.138.13; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1981.138.13; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Wedding Shoe Penny
1981.138.13; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1981.138.13; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Wedding Shoe Penny

Artifact ID1981.138.13
Object Type Coin
Date 1947
Medium copper
DimensionsOverall Diam 3/4 in (1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA copper penny features a raised image of Abraham Lincoln’s profile. There is curved raised text above and to the proper right of the profile. There are numbers on the proper left near the bottom.
Historical NoteBetty Ford placed this penny in her shoe for good luck during her wedding to Gerald R. Ford.Additional Details
Custodial History NotePresident Ford donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1981.
Credit LineGift of President Gerald R. Ford
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the Family of Gerald and Betty Ford (74627970)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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