COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an 1883 Indian Head cent, which is a historical coin from the United States. The coin features the profile of Liberty wearing a Native American headdress on the obverse side, and the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" encircle the portrait. Below the bust is the year of minting, "1883." The coin is made of bronze and has a distinct copper-like appearance, giving it a warm, reddish hue.The coin is a collector's item and represents a significant period in American numismatic history, being part of the series minted from 1859 to 1909. Its design reflects the era's artistic and cultural elements, combining American iconography with an emblematic representation of Liberty.

The image depicts an 1883 Indian Head cent, which is a historical coin from the United States. The coin features the profile of Liberty wearing a Native American headdress on the obverse side, and the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" encircle the portrait. Below the bust is the year of minting, "1883." The coin is made of bronze and has a distinct copper-like appearance, giving it a warm, reddish hue.The coin is a collector's item and represents a significant period in American numismatic history, being part of the series minted from 1859 to 1909. Its design reflects the era's artistic and cultural elements, combining American iconography with an emblematic representation of Liberty.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10842

Description

United States/"One Cent"/Indian Head on one side/copper

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1883

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

3/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

COPPER

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 15, 2004