COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows an old coin featuring a central seated figure holding a staff, with intricate detailing. Around the edge of the coin, the words "FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION" are inscribed, which can be translated to "Firm and Happy for the Union." Below the figure, it says "UN DIN", an abbreviation for "un dinero." The coin’s design suggests it is from a Latin American country, potentially from the 19th or early 20th century, denoting historical and numismatic value.

The image shows an old coin featuring a central seated figure holding a staff, with intricate detailing. Around the edge of the coin, the words "FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION" are inscribed, which can be translated to "Firm and Happy for the Union." Below the figure, it says "UN DIN", an abbreviation for "un dinero." The coin’s design suggests it is from a Latin American country, potentially from the 19th or early 20th century, denoting historical and numismatic value.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

475/11604

Description

"Repub Peruana Lima 9D Fino V. B."/"Un Din"

Collection

MONEY, ETHNOGRAPHIC/SOUTH AMERICA

Made/Created

Date made

1866

Place

Country

Peru

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

Depth

1/16 in

Diameter

3/4 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 19, 2004