COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The coin features the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" around the outer edge, with "ONE CENT" prominently displayed at the center, surrounded by a laurel wreath design. The patina and wear on the coin suggest age and historical significance, indicating it might be a collectible or of interest to numismatists. The detail in the engraving, especially the wreath, speaks to the craftsmanship of minting from a bygone era.
 This image captures a piece of history encapsulated in a small, round, tangible form, connecting the present with the past through the very essence of currency that once circulated in the economy, representing not just monetary value, but also the cultural and historical context of its time.

The coin features the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" around the outer edge, with "ONE CENT" prominently displayed at the center, surrounded by a laurel wreath design. The patina and wear on the coin suggest age and historical significance, indicating it might be a collectible or of interest to numismatists. The detail in the engraving, especially the wreath, speaks to the craftsmanship of minting from a bygone era. This image captures a piece of history encapsulated in a small, round, tangible form, connecting the present with the past through the very essence of currency that once circulated in the economy, representing not just monetary value, but also the cultural and historical context of its time.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10827

Description

United States/"One Cent"/Liberty head on one side/copper

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1853

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

Material

COPPER

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 10, 2004