COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The coin appears weathered and aged, with a depiction of a seated figure that seems to hold an object in one hand, surrounded by stars. At the bottom of the coin, the year "1839" is visibly inscribed, indicating its date of minting. The overall design and wear suggest it might be of significant historical or collectible value.

The coin appears weathered and aged, with a depiction of a seated figure that seems to hold an object in one hand, surrounded by stars. At the bottom of the coin, the year "1839" is visibly inscribed, indicating its date of minting. The overall design and wear suggest it might be of significant historical or collectible value.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

1983.18.6

Description

"HALF DIME".

Collection

HISTORY

Made/Created

Date made

1839

Place

Country

United States of America

Notes

Early Date: 1839

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