A Penny for Your Thoughts
Suppose that 2000 years from now an archaeologist who knew nothing of our society and government was poking around the ruins of a United States city. After all his digging he was only able to find a penny. Based on studying the penny what would he know about our government and us?
Instructions: Tape two pennies to this sheet of paper. One should show the front (obverse side) of the coin and the other the back (reverse side). What can the archaeologist learn from each part of the penny? Answer below.
Metal-
Shape-
Date-
Portrait of Lincoln-
Words "United States"-
Phrase "e pluribus Unum"-
Word "liberty"-
Phrase "In God We Trust"-