COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows an old coin from the year 1812, featuring the inscription "TRADE AND NAVIGATION" around the edge. The central design depicts a seated figure holding a trident in one hand, symbolizing maritime strength, and an olive branch in the other, representing peace. This iconic imagery reflects the importance of trade and navigation during the era. The coin appears to be made of metal, with signs of aging, such as tarnish and wear, indicating its historical value and passage through time.

The image shows an old coin from the year 1812, featuring the inscription "TRADE AND NAVIGATION" around the edge. The central design depicts a seated figure holding a trident in one hand, symbolizing maritime strength, and an olive branch in the other, representing peace. This iconic imagery reflects the importance of trade and navigation during the era. The coin appears to be made of metal, with signs of aging, such as tarnish and wear, indicating its historical value and passage through time.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10908

Description

Unknown/"Trade and Navigation"/"Pure Copper Preferable to Paper"/Woman seated in center/"Half Penny Token"

Collection

MONEY

Made/Created

Date made

1810 - 1820

Notes

Date: 1810-1820

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 10, 2004