COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage two-cent coin from the United States, placed on a dark blue textured surface, which provides a strong contrast to the coin's aged bronze hue. The coin's design features the denomination "2 CENTS" prominently in the center, encircled by a wreath, adding a historical and intricate touch to its overall appearance. Surrounding the central design, the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" are inscribed along the coin's outer edge, emphasizing its origin and authenticity. The lighting in the image highlights the coin's details and surface texture, enhancing its antique character and making the engravings clearly visible, while the background's texture adds depth to the composition, creating a distinct visual interest. The coin's historical significance is palpable, likely evoking curiosity about its era of circulation and the economic context of the time. This carefully composed image not only serves as a documentation of this particular piece of currency but also invites viewers to reflect on the broader narrative surrounding historical monetary systems and

The image depicts a vintage two-cent coin from the United States, placed on a dark blue textured surface, which provides a strong contrast to the coin's aged bronze hue. The coin's design features the denomination "2 CENTS" prominently in the center, encircled by a wreath, adding a historical and intricate touch to its overall appearance. Surrounding the central design, the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" are inscribed along the coin's outer edge, emphasizing its origin and authenticity. The lighting in the image highlights the coin's details and surface texture, enhancing its antique character and making the engravings clearly visible, while the background's texture adds depth to the composition, creating a distinct visual interest. The coin's historical significance is palpable, likely evoking curiosity about its era of circulation and the economic context of the time. This carefully composed image not only serves as a documentation of this particular piece of currency but also invites viewers to reflect on the broader narrative surrounding historical monetary systems and

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10848

Description

United States/"2 cents"/wreath on one side/shield on one side/copper

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1870

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

7/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

COPPER

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 15, 2004