1803 One cent Wreath Liberty Head Coin/Token

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an old, worn coin with a faded design on its surface, set against a dark background. The coin appears circular and shows significant signs of wear, including scratches and an overall patina that suggests age and usage. Faint outlines of what might be a profile or bust are visible on the right side of the coin, although details are heavily eroded, making identification challenging. At the bottom, near the edge, there seems to be a discernible mark or symbol, possibly a numeric or alphabetic character, contributing to what little identifiable detail remains on the weathered surface. The coin's texture is rugged, and its color is a dull, aged bronze or copper, typical of historic or circulated currency. The presence of these characteristics hints at the coin's potential historical value or significance, although its exact origin and era remain open to interpretation based purely on visible attributes in the image.

The image depicts an old, worn coin with a faded design on its surface, set against a dark background. The coin appears circular and shows significant signs of wear, including scratches and an overall patina that suggests age and usage. Faint outlines of what might be a profile or bust are visible on the right side of the coin, although details are heavily eroded, making identification challenging. At the bottom, near the edge, there seems to be a discernible mark or symbol, possibly a numeric or alphabetic character, contributing to what little identifiable detail remains on the weathered surface. The coin's texture is rugged, and its color is a dull, aged bronze or copper, typical of historic or circulated currency. The presence of these characteristics hints at the coin's potential historical value or significance, although its exact origin and era remain open to interpretation based purely on visible attributes in the image.

Name/Title

1803 One cent Wreath Liberty Head Coin/Token

Entry/Object ID

166/10818 B

Description

1803 one cent Wreath Liberty Head , copper, 1 1/8 diameter

Collection

Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1803