COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an antique coin from the year 1870, featuring a denomination of "2" prominently embossed in the center, surrounded by decorative elements. At the top of the coin is an intricate crown design, symbolizing its likely historical and royal connection. The year "1870" is split around the central number, with "18" on the left and "70" on the right. Encircling the number is a laurel wreath with stylized leaves, which adds elegance and regal symbolism to the piece. The edge of the coin is ridged, providing an additional layer of decorative detail. Notably, there is a small hole at the bottom edge, suggesting that it may have been used as a charm or pendant at some point. The coin rests on a dark, possibly fabric, background that highlights its worn metallic texture and historic character.

The image depicts an antique coin from the year 1870, featuring a denomination of "2" prominently embossed in the center, surrounded by decorative elements. At the top of the coin is an intricate crown design, symbolizing its likely historical and royal connection. The year "1870" is split around the central number, with "18" on the left and "70" on the right. Encircling the number is a laurel wreath with stylized leaves, which adds elegance and regal symbolism to the piece. The edge of the coin is ridged, providing an additional layer of decorative detail. Notably, there is a small hole at the bottom edge, suggesting that it may have been used as a charm or pendant at some point. The coin rests on a dark, possibly fabric, background that highlights its worn metallic texture and historic character.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

475/11599

Description

England/"2"/"Victoria De?/Britaniar Regina F.D."

Collection

MONEY, ETHNOGRAPHIC/ENGLAND

Made/Created

Date made

1870

Place

Country

England

Continent

Europe

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

0 in

Diameter

1/2 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Overall Condition

Fair

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 8, 2004