Coin

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a wooden coin-like object labeled "Wooden Nickel" featuring the etched image of a buffalo head wearing a cowboy hat, surrounded by the text "BUFFALO SALOON." The carving is detailed, with the buffalo’s horns and facial features prominently highlighted. Dotted accents encircle the central buffalo illustration, adding texture to the overall design. The background color is a natural wood tone, giving the piece a rustic and vintage appearance, reminiscent of tokens traditionally used in old Western saloons and bars.

The image depicts a wooden coin-like object labeled "Wooden Nickel" featuring the etched image of a buffalo head wearing a cowboy hat, surrounded by the text "BUFFALO SALOON." The carving is detailed, with the buffalo’s horns and facial features prominently highlighted. Dotted accents encircle the central buffalo illustration, adding texture to the overall design. The background color is a natural wood tone, giving the piece a rustic and vintage appearance, reminiscent of tokens traditionally used in old Western saloons and bars.

Name/Title

Coin

Entry/Object ID

2014.26.1047

Description

Wooden Nickel/ Tan/Bull Head pictured on one side/Bull's backside pictured on the other/Black Printing "Buffalo Saloon Wooden Nickel Patee House Museum St. Joseph 1858 Missouri"/1.5" disc.

Collection

St. Joseph, Missouri

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

Diameter

1-1/2 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 28, 2014