COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays an antique coin dated 1838. The coin features a side portrait of a woman facing left, adorned with a headband inscribed with an indecipherable text. Surrounding the portrait is a ring of stars, adding to the ornate design typical of coins from that era. The coin's hue appears weathered, indicating its age and circulation over the years, with shades of brown and patina giving it a rustic look. The details on the coin suggest it may be a representation of a historical figure, possibly indicative of the country's currency during that period. The interplay between the coin's metallic sheen and the plush purple background creates a visual contrast, highlighting the coin as the focal point of the image. This juxtaposition emphasizes the coin's historical and potentially numismatic value, appealing to collectors and history enthusiasts. The overall composition captures a moment of numismatic nostalgia, celebrating the intricate craftsmanship of 19th-century minting techniques.

The image displays an antique coin dated 1838. The coin features a side portrait of a woman facing left, adorned with a headband inscribed with an indecipherable text. Surrounding the portrait is a ring of stars, adding to the ornate design typical of coins from that era. The coin's hue appears weathered, indicating its age and circulation over the years, with shades of brown and patina giving it a rustic look. The details on the coin suggest it may be a representation of a historical figure, possibly indicative of the country's currency during that period. The interplay between the coin's metallic sheen and the plush purple background creates a visual contrast, highlighting the coin as the focal point of the image. This juxtaposition emphasizes the coin's historical and potentially numismatic value, appealing to collectors and history enthusiasts. The overall composition captures a moment of numismatic nostalgia, celebrating the intricate craftsmanship of 19th-century minting techniques.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10821

Description

United States/"One Cent"/Bust of Liberty on one side

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1838

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

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 8, 2004