1857 Flying Eagle One Cent COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows an old coin with a prominent design of an eagle in flight at its center. Around the edge is the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," and the year "1857" is displayed at the bottom. The surface of the coin appears worn, indicating its age and frequent handling. The fine details of the eagle, such as its feathers and wings, are visible, providing a glimpse into the intricate craftsmanship of the era.

The image shows an old coin with a prominent design of an eagle in flight at its center. Around the edge is the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," and the year "1857" is displayed at the bottom. The surface of the coin appears worn, indicating its age and frequent handling. The fine details of the eagle, such as its feathers and wings, are visible, providing a glimpse into the intricate craftsmanship of the era.

Name/Title

1857 Flying Eagle One Cent COIN

Entry/Object ID

475/11606

Description

"One Cent"/Flying Eagle on one side.

Collection

MONEY

Made/Created

Date made

1857

Place

Country

United States of America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Coin

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Money

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Depth

1/16 in

Diameter

3/4 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 19, 2004