COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features an old coin. The coin is engraved with the text "48 EINEN THALER" and the year "1777," suggesting it is a historical piece or a form of currency from that era. The metal appears aged, with its surface showing wear that gives it a patina typical of antique coins. This kind of detailing implies the coin might have been used in transactions or is a collector's item today, reflecting the historical economic systems and material culture of the time. The numerical "48" might denote a denomination or size category within its currency system. Such coins would be valuable not only monetarily but also historically, offering insights into the trade practices, design aesthetics, and minting technology of the 18th century. The craftsmanship visible on the coin is typical for its time, with clear lettering and numbering that indicates both the coin’s origin and its journey through history, appealing to collectors and historians alike

The image features an old coin. The coin is engraved with the text "48 EINEN THALER" and the year "1777," suggesting it is a historical piece or a form of currency from that era. The metal appears aged, with its surface showing wear that gives it a patina typical of antique coins. This kind of detailing implies the coin might have been used in transactions or is a collector's item today, reflecting the historical economic systems and material culture of the time. The numerical "48" might denote a denomination or size category within its currency system. Such coins would be valuable not only monetarily but also historically, offering insights into the trade practices, design aesthetics, and minting technology of the 18th century. The craftsmanship visible on the coin is typical for its time, with clear lettering and numbering that indicates both the coin’s origin and its journey through history, appealing to collectors and historians alike

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10887

Description

Austria/"48 Einen Thaler" on one side/"R" with crown on top on one side

Collection

MONEY

Made/Created

Date made

1970 - 1980

Notes

Date: 1970-1980

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

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 22, 2004