COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The word "LIBERTY" is faintly visible at the top, and the year "1798" is inscribed at the bottom, indicating that it is likely a vintage coin from the late 18th century. The details of the coin are somewhat faded due to age and wear, giving it an antique appearance. The purple background against which the coin is set provides a rich contrast, allowing the historic nature of the coin to stand out more prominently for viewers.

The word "LIBERTY" is faintly visible at the top, and the year "1798" is inscribed at the bottom, indicating that it is likely a vintage coin from the late 18th century. The details of the coin are somewhat faded due to age and wear, giving it an antique appearance. The purple background against which the coin is set provides a rich contrast, allowing the historic nature of the coin to stand out more prominently for viewers.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10818

Description

United States/"One Cent"/Bust of Liberty - facing right

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1798

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

1-1/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 8, 2004