COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a United States coin, specifically the Indian Head cent, dated 1862, which prominently features the profile of a person wearing a Native American headdress on the obverse side, the coin itself is characterized by a worn appearance indicating age, with visible inscriptions surrounding the central image that read "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," while at the bottom, the year "1862" is clearly engraved; the intricate design and historical context make the coin a significant piece of numismatic interest, reflecting a time when the theme of the Native American figure was common in currency, aiming to convey a sense of exploration and the frontier spirit during the mid-19th century, an era rich in cultural and historical developments, all encapsulated in the singular image of this small, round metallic object that has survived through numerous decades, capturing a story and offering a tangible connection to the distant past, providing both collectors and history enthusiasts with

The image shows a United States coin, specifically the Indian Head cent, dated 1862, which prominently features the profile of a person wearing a Native American headdress on the obverse side, the coin itself is characterized by a worn appearance indicating age, with visible inscriptions surrounding the central image that read "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," while at the bottom, the year "1862" is clearly engraved; the intricate design and historical context make the coin a significant piece of numismatic interest, reflecting a time when the theme of the Native American figure was common in currency, aiming to convey a sense of exploration and the frontier spirit during the mid-19th century, an era rich in cultural and historical developments, all encapsulated in the singular image of this small, round metallic object that has survived through numerous decades, capturing a story and offering a tangible connection to the distant past, providing both collectors and history enthusiasts with

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10838

Description

United States/"One Cent"/Indian Head on one side/copper

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1862

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

3/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

COPPER

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 15, 2004