Coin

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a circular wooden token that reads "ONE WOODEN BUCK" around the edge, with a graphic of a money bag in the center, featuring a dollar sign. The design is engraved into the surface, giving it a rustic and vintage appearance. Against a dark background, the light color of the wood contrasts sharply, making the text and image stand out clearly. The token could symbolize a playful rendition of currency, often used in games or as a novelty item. The overall presentation evokes a sense of nostalgia and whimsy, capturing the charm of old-fashioned trade tokens.

The image shows a circular wooden token that reads "ONE WOODEN BUCK" around the edge, with a graphic of a money bag in the center, featuring a dollar sign. The design is engraved into the surface, giving it a rustic and vintage appearance. Against a dark background, the light color of the wood contrasts sharply, making the text and image stand out clearly. The token could symbolize a playful rendition of currency, often used in games or as a novelty item. The overall presentation evokes a sense of nostalgia and whimsy, capturing the charm of old-fashioned trade tokens.

Name/Title

Coin

Entry/Object ID

2014.26.1052

Description

Wooden Nickel/ Tan/money bag pictured/black printing "One Buck Wooden Stanton & Co. Jewelers 506 Edmond St. 364-3811 St. Joseph, Mo. Good For $1.00 On 10.00 or more jewelry purchase or repair"/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