COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a bronze-colored coin with an embossed profile of a historical figure wearing a detailed helmet. The inscription around the edge of the coin reads "VASCO NUNEZ DE BALBOA" along the top and across the bottom is the year "1940". The coin is placed on a textured, dark blue surface, which provides a stark contrast to the coin's metallic sheen. The intricate details on the helmet, including decorative patterns, are clearly visible, highlighting the craftsmanship involved in the coin's design. The coin's surface shows signs of age, with slight discoloration and tarnishing, suggesting it is an antique or collectible item. A small piece of lint is observable near the bottom edge of the coin on the fabric. The overall composition of the image draws attention to the historical and numismatic significance of the coin.

The image features a bronze-colored coin with an embossed profile of a historical figure wearing a detailed helmet. The inscription around the edge of the coin reads "VASCO NUNEZ DE BALBOA" along the top and across the bottom is the year "1940". The coin is placed on a textured, dark blue surface, which provides a stark contrast to the coin's metallic sheen. The intricate details on the helmet, including decorative patterns, are clearly visible, highlighting the craftsmanship involved in the coin's design. The coin's surface shows signs of age, with slight discoloration and tarnishing, suggesting it is an antique or collectible item. A small piece of lint is observable near the bottom edge of the coin on the fabric. The overall composition of the image draws attention to the historical and numismatic significance of the coin.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

441/11626

Description

Panama/"Vasco Nunez De Balboa" - man's head/"Uno y quarto - entesimos"

Collection

MONEY

Made/Created

Date made

1940 - 1950

Place

Country

Panama

Notes

Date: 1940-1950

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

3/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 10, 2004