COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a gold-toned medallion. It features a profile portrait of a man facing left, intricately detailed with curled hair and formal attire. Surrounding the image, an inscription reads "MARTIN VAN BUREN" along the top edge, while the bottom edge bears the text "BORN DEC. 5, 1782," indicating the birthdate of the individual portrayed. A small hole near the top suggests the medallion may be intended for wearing or display. The craftsmanship is precise, with fine lines and careful engraving, highlighting the medallion's historical and commemorative significance.

The image depicts a gold-toned medallion. It features a profile portrait of a man facing left, intricately detailed with curled hair and formal attire. Surrounding the image, an inscription reads "MARTIN VAN BUREN" along the top edge, while the bottom edge bears the text "BORN DEC. 5, 1782," indicating the birthdate of the individual portrayed. A small hole near the top suggests the medallion may be intended for wearing or display. The craftsmanship is precise, with fine lines and careful engraving, highlighting the medallion's historical and commemorative significance.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10861

Description

United States/"Weighed in the balance and found wanting""Whigs - Democrats" and even balance scales on one side/"Martin Van Buren" head "born Dec. 3, 1782" on one side

Collection

MONEY

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1850

Place

Country

United States of America

Notes

Date: 1840-1850

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 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Overall Condition

Fair

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 18, 2004