COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

At the center of the coin, there's an emblem with a double-headed eagle, which may represent heraldic significance. Above the emblem is a distinctive crown, suggesting it could be of royal or imperial origin. Along the top edge of the coin, there are inscriptions written in uppercase letters, which read "K. K. OESTERREICHISCHE" and "SCHEIDEMÜNZE," indicating that it pertains to Austrian currency, possibly from the Austro-Hungarian period. The coin's surface exhibits signs of age, with patches of tarnish and patina.

At the center of the coin, there's an emblem with a double-headed eagle, which may represent heraldic significance. Above the emblem is a distinctive crown, suggesting it could be of royal or imperial origin. Along the top edge of the coin, there are inscriptions written in uppercase letters, which read "K. K. OESTERREICHISCHE" and "SCHEIDEMÜNZE," indicating that it pertains to Austrian currency, possibly from the Austro-Hungarian period. The coin's surface exhibits signs of age, with patches of tarnish and patina.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10949

Description

German/"2 Kreuzer" and palm's crossing on one side/"Scheidemunze K.K. Oisterrei chische" and 2 eagles on shield with crown above on one side

Collection

MONEY

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1850

Place

Country

Germany

Notes

Date: 1840-1850

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

1/8 in

Diameter

1-1/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 16, 2004