Coin

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features an old coin. The coin displays a profile view of a man's head facing right, surrounded by inscriptions that read, "GEORGIUS III D G REX." The surface of the coin shows signs of wear and aging, with a patina that adds to its historical appeal. The meticulously engraved details of the man’s hair and facial features evoke a sense of craftsmanship typical of coins from past centuries. On either side of the man’s portrait are the letters "R" and "W," and the coin appears to have a bronzed color, indicative of its vintage nature. The purple fabric appears slightly textured and contrasts with the metal surface, making the coin the focal point of the image.

The image features an old coin. The coin displays a profile view of a man's head facing right, surrounded by inscriptions that read, "GEORGIUS III D G REX." The surface of the coin shows signs of wear and aging, with a patina that adds to its historical appeal. The meticulously engraved details of the man’s hair and facial features evoke a sense of craftsmanship typical of coins from past centuries. On either side of the man’s portrait are the letters "R" and "W," and the coin appears to have a bronzed color, indicative of its vintage nature. The purple fabric appears slightly textured and contrasts with the metal surface, making the coin the focal point of the image.

Name/Title

Coin

Entry/Object ID

166/10900 B

Description

British penny. Profile of George III on one side, seated image of Brittania on the other.

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1797

Place

Country

Great Britain

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Coin

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Money

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 29, 2019