COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The coin's focal point is a profile of a classical figure, possibly a Roman or Greek figure, highlighted in the center and surrounded by a decorative wreath border. The wreath features delicate leaves, adding a sense of historical elegance to the coin's design. The close-up view reveals the coin's metallic texture, with hints of wear suggesting its age and historical significance. The rich purple backdrop enhances the coin's golden-brown hue, creating a vivid contrast that emphasizes the coin's details and craftsmanship, evoking a sense of timelessness and antiquity.

The coin's focal point is a profile of a classical figure, possibly a Roman or Greek figure, highlighted in the center and surrounded by a decorative wreath border. The wreath features delicate leaves, adding a sense of historical elegance to the coin's design. The close-up view reveals the coin's metallic texture, with hints of wear suggesting its age and historical significance. The rich purple backdrop enhances the coin's golden-brown hue, creating a vivid contrast that emphasizes the coin's details and craftsmanship, evoking a sense of timelessness and antiquity.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10907 B

Description

"half penny token"/double row of leaves with man's head in center on one side/seated woman holding balance scale on other side/copper?

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1812

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

1-1/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Copper?

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 15, 2004