COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

Featuring a profile of a woman's head in the center with the word "LIBERTY" inscribed on her headband, surrounded by thirteen stars symbolizing the original American colonies. This coin is dated 1846 at the bottom, indicating it was minted in the mid-19th century. The obverse design indicates it is likely a U.S. Liberty Head coin, possibly made of gold, considering the historical context. The intricate details of the design, such as the woman’s hairstyle and the stars, reflect the artistic style of the period, making this coin not only a piece of currency but also a piece of history that offers insight into the era's numismatic design. The coin appears to be well-preserved, suggesting it has been carefully maintained by collectors or historians. Its presence on the rich purple fabric enhances the antique and collectible nature of the item, suggesting it could be a prized piece in a collection, representing the United States

Featuring a profile of a woman's head in the center with the word "LIBERTY" inscribed on her headband, surrounded by thirteen stars symbolizing the original American colonies. This coin is dated 1846 at the bottom, indicating it was minted in the mid-19th century. The obverse design indicates it is likely a U.S. Liberty Head coin, possibly made of gold, considering the historical context. The intricate details of the design, such as the woman’s hairstyle and the stars, reflect the artistic style of the period, making this coin not only a piece of currency but also a piece of history that offers insight into the era's numismatic design. The coin appears to be well-preserved, suggesting it has been carefully maintained by collectors or historians. Its presence on the rich purple fabric enhances the antique and collectible nature of the item, suggesting it could be a prized piece in a collection, representing the United States

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10822

Description

United States/"One Cent"/Liverty head on one side/copper

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1846

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

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 10, 2004