Armour's Branded Beef Coin

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a round coin imprinted with "MATCHING COIN" and "ARMOUR'S BRANDED BEEF" encircling the central design, which depicts the head of a steer. This coin appears to be promotional, perhaps once used in conjunction with the branding of Armour's meat products. The coin is made of a gold-colored metal, and it shows some signs of age, with small marks and dark spots visible. It is set against a background of transparent plastic material, likely bubble wrap, which highlights the coin's antique appearance and texture. The intricate details on the coin suggest it was carefully crafted. Its historical value may hold interest for collectors of vintage advertising paraphernalia or those with a penchant for the history of American industry and commerce, specifically related to the meatpacking sector. Overall, the coin serves as a tangible reminder of advertising practices from a bygone era, evoking a sense of nostalgia and curiosity about its original use and the cultural context in which it existed.

The image features a round coin imprinted with "MATCHING COIN" and "ARMOUR'S BRANDED BEEF" encircling the central design, which depicts the head of a steer. This coin appears to be promotional, perhaps once used in conjunction with the branding of Armour's meat products. The coin is made of a gold-colored metal, and it shows some signs of age, with small marks and dark spots visible. It is set against a background of transparent plastic material, likely bubble wrap, which highlights the coin's antique appearance and texture. The intricate details on the coin suggest it was carefully crafted. Its historical value may hold interest for collectors of vintage advertising paraphernalia or those with a penchant for the history of American industry and commerce, specifically related to the meatpacking sector. Overall, the coin serves as a tangible reminder of advertising practices from a bygone era, evoking a sense of nostalgia and curiosity about its original use and the cultural context in which it existed.

Name/Title

Armour's Branded Beef Coin

Entry/Object ID

2023.32.255

Description

Armour's Branded Beef gold coin "Matching Coin. Armour's Branded Beef" and cow's face on one side "Matching Coin. Armour Co. Chicago." and cow's rear end and tail on other side