COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The coin surface exhibits noticeable wear and patina, characteristic of aged metal, with indistinct engravings that are challenging to discern due to its condition; these markings appear to include some form of text or emblem, possibly enclosed by what might be a wreath or laurel design; the blurred and slightly reflective surface hints at its prolonged exposure or contact over time, suggesting this coin could hold historical or numismatic value to someone familiar with its origin and context.

The coin surface exhibits noticeable wear and patina, characteristic of aged metal, with indistinct engravings that are challenging to discern due to its condition; these markings appear to include some form of text or emblem, possibly enclosed by what might be a wreath or laurel design; the blurred and slightly reflective surface hints at its prolonged exposure or contact over time, suggesting this coin could hold historical or numismatic value to someone familiar with its origin and context.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

1983.18.2

Description

"ONE CENT"/ VERY WORN.

Collection

HISTORY

Made/Created

Place

Country

United States of America

Notes

Date: 1837?

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Coin

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Money

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good