COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows an old, worn-out coin with the words "ONE CENT" visible in the center, surrounded by a decorative wreath. The coin has a hole near the edge, possibly indicating it was once used as a pendant or for another purpose. The inscription around the wreath reads "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." The coin rests on a dark blue surface, which provides a contrasting background that highlights the coin’s details. The coin's surface appears aged and tarnished, with some areas darker than others, indicating significant wear and the passage of time.

The image shows an old, worn-out coin with the words "ONE CENT" visible in the center, surrounded by a decorative wreath. The coin has a hole near the edge, possibly indicating it was once used as a pendant or for another purpose. The inscription around the wreath reads "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." The coin rests on a dark blue surface, which provides a contrasting background that highlights the coin’s details. The coin's surface appears aged and tarnished, with some areas darker than others, indicating significant wear and the passage of time.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10816

Description

United States/"One Cent" on one side/ Liberty's head facing left on one side/copper Coronet or Matron head coin

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1816

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

1-1/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

COPPER

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Overall Condition

Fair

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 15, 2004