COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows an old coin with the inscription "EINEN THALER" on its face, dating back to the year 1808, featuring a detailed design of an eagle with outstretched wings, holding symbolic items in its talons, and crowned by a royal emblem at the top, all set against a backdrop of a deep purple textured surface that highlights the antique nature of the coin, reflecting its historical and numismatic value, and suggesting it may have been part of a Germanic currency system, possibly used during a significant historical era, where such coins were minted to represent a standard measure of wealth or trade, and collected as a piece of history by enthusiasts, while its patina adds to its charm and authenticity, making it a cherished artifact from a bygone age, and inviting viewers to ponder the stories and exchanges it might have witnessed throughout its circulation in history, while offering insights into the art and culture of its time, and serving as a valuable piece for collectors and historians alike.

The image shows an old coin with the inscription "EINEN THALER" on its face, dating back to the year 1808, featuring a detailed design of an eagle with outstretched wings, holding symbolic items in its talons, and crowned by a royal emblem at the top, all set against a backdrop of a deep purple textured surface that highlights the antique nature of the coin, reflecting its historical and numismatic value, and suggesting it may have been part of a Germanic currency system, possibly used during a significant historical era, where such coins were minted to represent a standard measure of wealth or trade, and collected as a piece of history by enthusiasts, while its patina adds to its charm and authenticity, making it a cherished artifact from a bygone age, and inviting viewers to ponder the stories and exchanges it might have witnessed throughout its circulation in history, while offering insights into the art and culture of its time, and serving as a valuable piece for collectors and historians alike.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10967

Description

German/"Scheide Munze 1868 2 Pfenninge" on one side/ "180 Einen Tchaler"crest and eagle on one side

Collection

MONEY

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1870

Place

Country

Germany

Notes

Date: 1860-1870

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 17, 2004