COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The coin features a profile of a person's head, surrounded by inscriptions that may indicate its origin and year, which appears to be "1826." The coin's metallic surface displays a vintage patina, suggesting age and historical value. The fabric underneath provides a rich, contrasting backdrop that highlights the coin's details. Overall, the scene conveys a sense of historical significance, inviting curiosity about the coin’s origin and the figure depicted. The focus and lighting of the photograph effectively emphasize the coin's features.

The coin features a profile of a person's head, surrounded by inscriptions that may indicate its origin and year, which appears to be "1826." The coin's metallic surface displays a vintage patina, suggesting age and historical value. The fabric underneath provides a rich, contrasting backdrop that highlights the coin's details. Overall, the scene conveys a sense of historical significance, inviting curiosity about the coin’s origin and the figure depicted. The focus and lighting of the photograph effectively emphasize the coin's features.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10926

Description

England/"Brittania Rex Fid Def" woman seated on one side/"Georgius IV Dei Garia" man's head on one side

Collection

MONEY

Made/Created

Date made

1820 - 1830

Place

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Notes

Date: 1820-1830

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

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 18, 2004