COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an 1857 Flying Eagle cent, a historical coin from the United States, set against a textured, deep purple background. The coin prominently displays a relief image of an eagle in flight, highlighting intricate details such as the feathers and beak. Encircling the eagle are the words, although partially visible, with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" indicating its country of origin. The date "1857" is clearly etched at the bottom, signifying its year of minting. The coin's surface exhibits signs of aging and patina, suggesting its historical value and the passage of time. The purple background offers a stark contrast to the coin's matte finish, drawing attention to its well-preserved state despite the visible wear and subtle imperfections. The lighting in the image accentuates the relief of the eagle and the engraved text, providing a clear view of the coin's features against the rich texture of the background, thus capturing its significance as a piece of numismatic history.

The image depicts an 1857 Flying Eagle cent, a historical coin from the United States, set against a textured, deep purple background. The coin prominently displays a relief image of an eagle in flight, highlighting intricate details such as the feathers and beak. Encircling the eagle are the words, although partially visible, with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" indicating its country of origin. The date "1857" is clearly etched at the bottom, signifying its year of minting. The coin's surface exhibits signs of aging and patina, suggesting its historical value and the passage of time. The purple background offers a stark contrast to the coin's matte finish, drawing attention to its well-preserved state despite the visible wear and subtle imperfections. The lighting in the image accentuates the relief of the eagle and the engraved text, providing a clear view of the coin's features against the rich texture of the background, thus capturing its significance as a piece of numismatic history.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10832

Description

United States/"One Cent"/Flying Eagle on other side/ Copper

Collection

MONEY, Coins

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

Height

1/16 in

Diameter

3/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

COPPER

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 10, 2004