COIN

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a round, metallic token with a vintage design, featuring an embossed eagle with outspread wings and a shield on its chest, situated in the center. The eagle is surrounded by olive branches and arrows, symbolizing peace and strength. Above the eagle is the phrase "GO IT TIP," while below the eagle, a ribbon with the words "COME UP TO THE SCRATCH" is visible. The token has a series of small dots around its edge, creating a decorative border. There is a hole near the top, indicating it may have been used as a pendant or medallion.

The image shows a round, metallic token with a vintage design, featuring an embossed eagle with outspread wings and a shield on its chest, situated in the center. The eagle is surrounded by olive branches and arrows, symbolizing peace and strength. Above the eagle is the phrase "GO IT TIP," while below the eagle, a ribbon with the words "COME UP TO THE SCRATCH" is visible. The token has a series of small dots around its edge, creating a decorative border. There is a hole near the top, indicating it may have been used as a pendant or medallion.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10862

Description

United States/"Major General W.H. Harrison" and head of him on one side/"Go It Tip - Come It Tyler" - spread eagle and stars on one side/brass

Collection

MONEY

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1850

Place

Country

United States of America

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

1/16 in

Diameter

1 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

BRASS

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Overall Condition

Fair

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 18, 2004