COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The coin is circular with a slightly worn surface, featuring the words "ONE CENT" prominently inscribed in the center, surrounded by a design of a wreath or laurel leaves. The edges of the coin are detailed with a series of small, evenly spaced ridges. The intricate design suggests a vintage or historical origin, possibly indicating its use in a past era. The contrast between the coin’s metallic surface and the rich, soft fabric highlights the coin's details, emphasizing its aged patina and intricate craftsmanship. The lighting in the image softly illuminates the coin, providing a gentle reflection that enhances the viewer's focus on the embossing and engraving present on the coin's face. The fabric beneath, though textured, remains subtle and unobtrusive, mainly serving to frame and support the coin, while adding a rich backdrop that contrasts with its aged brass color. Overall, the composition is both simple and elegant, inviting

The coin is circular with a slightly worn surface, featuring the words "ONE CENT" prominently inscribed in the center, surrounded by a design of a wreath or laurel leaves. The edges of the coin are detailed with a series of small, evenly spaced ridges. The intricate design suggests a vintage or historical origin, possibly indicating its use in a past era. The contrast between the coin’s metallic surface and the rich, soft fabric highlights the coin's details, emphasizing its aged patina and intricate craftsmanship. The lighting in the image softly illuminates the coin, providing a gentle reflection that enhances the viewer's focus on the embossing and engraving present on the coin's face. The fabric beneath, though textured, remains subtle and unobtrusive, mainly serving to frame and support the coin, while adding a rich backdrop that contrasts with its aged brass color. Overall, the composition is both simple and elegant, inviting

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10831

Description

United States/"One Cent"/Flying Eagle on other side/ Copper

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1851

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 10, 2004