COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an 1834 silver coin featuring a leftward-facing bust adorned with the word "LIBERTY" inscribed on the headband, surrounded by thirteen stars along the edge, subtly representing the original American colonies, while the bottom highlights the minting year, with the overall design staying true to the period's coinage style, captured against a dark, textured background that contrasts with the coin's aged, metallic appearance, suggesting both historical value and numismatic interest for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate early American currency and its intricate detailing reflecting the era's artistry and craftsmanship.

The image depicts an 1834 silver coin featuring a leftward-facing bust adorned with the word "LIBERTY" inscribed on the headband, surrounded by thirteen stars along the edge, subtly representing the original American colonies, while the bottom highlights the minting year, with the overall design staying true to the period's coinage style, captured against a dark, textured background that contrasts with the coin's aged, metallic appearance, suggesting both historical value and numismatic interest for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate early American currency and its intricate detailing reflecting the era's artistry and craftsmanship.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

1983.18.4

Description

"10C".

Collection

HISTORY

Made/Created

Date made

1838

Place

Country

United States of America

Notes

Early Date: 1834

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

Fair