COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays an old, round token or coin with a worn appearance, resting on a dark purple textured surface. The coin features an embossed design, with the words "MINT DROP" prominently centered within a laurel wreath. The inscriptions "DENTONIAN. CLERGY" and "ENGY" circle the outer edge, accompanied by the year "1837" at the bottom. A small hole is visible near the edge of the coin, likely from previous use as an ornament or pendant. The coin is a rich bronze color, exhibiting signs of aging and historical significance, which adds to its antique charm.

The image displays an old, round token or coin with a worn appearance, resting on a dark purple textured surface. The coin features an embossed design, with the words "MINT DROP" prominently centered within a laurel wreath. The inscriptions "DENTONIAN. CLERGY" and "ENGY" circle the outer edge, accompanied by the year "1837" at the bottom. A small hole is visible near the edge of the coin, likely from previous use as an ornament or pendant. The coin is a rich bronze color, exhibiting signs of aging and historical significance, which adds to its antique charm.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10855

Description

United States/"Bentonian Currency Mint Drop 1837 and wreath on one side/Liberty, head wreath and "E Pluribus Unim" on one side/copper

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1841

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

1-1/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Overall Condition

Fair

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 18, 2004