COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a 1896 United States Indian Head Penny, a vintage coin featuring a profile of Lady Liberty wearing a Native American headdress on the obverse side. The coin, crafted in bronze, displays intricate details, such as the word "LIBERTY" inscribed on the headband along with the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" encircling the portrait. Below the profile design, the date "1896" is prominently displayed, indicating the year of minting. The coin is positioned against a textured dark blue background, which provides a stark contrast to the bright metallic surface of the penny, highlighting its historical significance and worn but still discernible craftsmanship. The Indian Head Penny, conceptualized by designer James Barton Longacre, holds numismatic value, cherished by collectors for capturing a distinct period in American monetary history, reflecting both artistry and cultural symbolism of the late 19th century.

The image depicts a 1896 United States Indian Head Penny, a vintage coin featuring a profile of Lady Liberty wearing a Native American headdress on the obverse side. The coin, crafted in bronze, displays intricate details, such as the word "LIBERTY" inscribed on the headband along with the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" encircling the portrait. Below the profile design, the date "1896" is prominently displayed, indicating the year of minting. The coin is positioned against a textured dark blue background, which provides a stark contrast to the bright metallic surface of the penny, highlighting its historical significance and worn but still discernible craftsmanship. The Indian Head Penny, conceptualized by designer James Barton Longacre, holds numismatic value, cherished by collectors for capturing a distinct period in American monetary history, reflecting both artistry and cultural symbolism of the late 19th century.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10844

Description

United States/"One Cent"/Indian Head on one side/copper

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1889

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

3/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

COPPER

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 15, 2004