Coin

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a round, wooden token with a rustic texture, featuring the phrase "GOOD FOR ONE CUP OF COFFEE" in bold, red capital letters, curved to follow the circular shape of the token. At the center, there is an illustration of a steaming cup of coffee on a saucer, also in red, with steam elegantly swirling above. The background of the token has a muted, natural wood color that contrasts with the vibrant red text and illustration, creating a vintage and inviting ambiance. This token likely serves as a redeemable voucher or promotional item from a café or coffee shop, evoking a cozy and nostalgic feeling of enjoying a warm beverage in a quaint setting. Its simplicity and clarity make it an effective tool for marketing or customer engagement, emphasizing the timeless appeal of a comforting cup of coffee.

The image shows a round, wooden token with a rustic texture, featuring the phrase "GOOD FOR ONE CUP OF COFFEE" in bold, red capital letters, curved to follow the circular shape of the token. At the center, there is an illustration of a steaming cup of coffee on a saucer, also in red, with steam elegantly swirling above. The background of the token has a muted, natural wood color that contrasts with the vibrant red text and illustration, creating a vintage and inviting ambiance. This token likely serves as a redeemable voucher or promotional item from a café or coffee shop, evoking a cozy and nostalgic feeling of enjoying a warm beverage in a quaint setting. Its simplicity and clarity make it an effective tool for marketing or customer engagement, emphasizing the timeless appeal of a comforting cup of coffee.

Name/Title

Coin

Entry/Object ID

2014.26.1051

Description

Wooden Nickel/Tan/Steaming cup of coffee pictured/Red printing "Good for one cup of coffee Eat Maid-Rite Eats"/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