COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a close-up of an old coin, specifically a half cent, from the United States of America, made prominently apparent by the clearly embossed text "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" encircling the center. In the middle of the coin, there is a wreath that surrounds the words "HALF CENT," which are inscribed in bold, capital letters. The coin is a brownish color, indicative of its age and the type of metal used in its minting—likely copper, as was typical for coins of this denomination and era. The coin's surface shows signs of wear and patina, with some scratches and discoloration visible, particularly near the top edge where there is discernible darkening, suggesting that the coin has been handled across many years. This combination of wear and detailed engraving gives the coin a distinct historical character, evoking a sense of the time period when it was in circulation.

The image displays a close-up of an old coin, specifically a half cent, from the United States of America, made prominently apparent by the clearly embossed text "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" encircling the center. In the middle of the coin, there is a wreath that surrounds the words "HALF CENT," which are inscribed in bold, capital letters. The coin is a brownish color, indicative of its age and the type of metal used in its minting—likely copper, as was typical for coins of this denomination and era. The coin's surface shows signs of wear and patina, with some scratches and discoloration visible, particularly near the top edge where there is discernible darkening, suggesting that the coin has been handled across many years. This combination of wear and detailed engraving gives the coin a distinct historical character, evoking a sense of the time period when it was in circulation.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10815

Description

United States/"Half Cent"/Liberty's Head facing Left- 13 stars/copper

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1853

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