COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows an antique coin featuring a profile of a person wearing a laurel wreath, with inscriptions around the edge of the coin reading "GEORGIUS III D G REX." The portrait is intricately detailed, reflecting the style of historical coinage. The coin appears to be made of a metal such as copper or bronze, with the lettering embossing prominently visible, indicating its potential historical and collectible value. This suggests the coin is from the era of King George III, capturing a distinct period style and craftsmanship associated with the time.

The image shows an antique coin featuring a profile of a person wearing a laurel wreath, with inscriptions around the edge of the coin reading "GEORGIUS III D G REX." The portrait is intricately detailed, reflecting the style of historical coinage. The coin appears to be made of a metal such as copper or bronze, with the lettering embossing prominently visible, indicating its potential historical and collectible value. This suggests the coin is from the era of King George III, capturing a distinct period style and craftsmanship associated with the time.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10910

Description

Dutch/"Georgius III D. G. Rex" and man's head on one side/"Colonies of Essequebo and Demarary Token - One stiver" and crown and wreath on one side

Collection

MONEY

Made/Created

Date made

1810 - 1820

Place

Country

Netherlands

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

1/8 in

Diameter

1-1/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 17, 2004