COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage coin with a side profile of a person's head engraved on it, surrounded by worn and partially obscured inscriptions that seem to include the letters "GEORGIVS III REX." The coin rests against a deep purple fabric background, adding contrast to the aged, brownish metal surface of the coin. The wear and patina on the coin suggest it has aged, likely indicating its historical significance or use over many years. The design and inscription hint at an association with an English monarch, possibly from the late 18th to early 19th century, commonly depicted on currency from that era.

The image depicts a vintage coin with a side profile of a person's head engraved on it, surrounded by worn and partially obscured inscriptions that seem to include the letters "GEORGIVS III REX." The coin rests against a deep purple fabric background, adding contrast to the aged, brownish metal surface of the coin. The wear and patina on the coin suggest it has aged, likely indicating its historical significance or use over many years. The design and inscription hint at an association with an English monarch, possibly from the late 18th to early 19th century, commonly depicted on currency from that era.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10886

Description

"Georgius III Rex Dei Gratia" and mans head in center on one side/"Brita??nia" and woman seated with staff in hand on one side/copper

Collection

MONEY

Made/Created

Date made

1770 - 1780

Place

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Notes

Date: 1770-1780

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 16, 2004