COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a vintage coin with a design featuring the profile of a person wearing a feathered headdress, often associated with the United States' "Indian Head" penny, minted in the year 1883. The coin is inscribed with the words "United States of America" surrounding the profile, which is prominently positioned at the center. The coin's surface appears to have a reddish-golden hue, reflecting its metal composition and the age that adds to its historic charm. Its circumferential rim is delicately detailed, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and craftsmanship of the period. The image background is a textured, deep blue fabric that contrasts with the coin, drawing attention to the intricacies and aged elegance of this numismatic piece.

The image shows a vintage coin with a design featuring the profile of a person wearing a feathered headdress, often associated with the United States' "Indian Head" penny, minted in the year 1883. The coin is inscribed with the words "United States of America" surrounding the profile, which is prominently positioned at the center. The coin's surface appears to have a reddish-golden hue, reflecting its metal composition and the age that adds to its historic charm. Its circumferential rim is delicately detailed, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and craftsmanship of the period. The image background is a textured, deep blue fabric that contrasts with the coin, drawing attention to the intricacies and aged elegance of this numismatic piece.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10843

Description

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

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1888

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