COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a commemorative coin with intricate embossing, depicting a rider on horseback in the center, symbolizing the historical Pony Express service. The coin honors the "Oregon Trail Memorial Ass'n" and commemorates the "Pony Express Diamond Jubilee" with dates inscribed as 1860 and 1935, suggesting a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Pony Express. The design is detailed, capturing the dynamic motion of the horse and rider amidst a stylized backdrop, all enclosed by a polished circular edge with inscriptions that mark its significance and heritage.

The image shows a commemorative coin with intricate embossing, depicting a rider on horseback in the center, symbolizing the historical Pony Express service. The coin honors the "Oregon Trail Memorial Ass'n" and commemorates the "Pony Express Diamond Jubilee" with dates inscribed as 1860 and 1935, suggesting a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Pony Express. The design is detailed, capturing the dynamic motion of the horse and rider amidst a stylized backdrop, all enclosed by a polished circular edge with inscriptions that mark its significance and heritage.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

1980.69.1 A-B

Description

COINS (2) DIAMOND JUBILEE / ISSUED BY OREGON TRAIL MEMORIAL ASSN. A & B 38B PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS NO # ON EXHIBIT AT XP AT ONE TIME

Collection

HISTORY

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

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Feb 28, 2006