COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a vintage two-cent coin from the United States of America, featuring the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" around the outer edge, surrounding a design with a large numeral "2" in the center, positioned above the word "CENTS" which is elegantly inscribed below. The design features a laurel wreath encircling the central text, symbolizing victory and honor, with intricate detailing that reflects the craftsmanship of the time. The coin appears to have a hole near the top, suggesting it may have been used as a pendant or simply worn over time. The coin possesses a rich, aged patina, lending it a historical appearance, while the background is a dark, textured fabric, possibly felt, which enhances the contrast and clarity of the coin's details.

The image shows a vintage two-cent coin from the United States of America, featuring the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" around the outer edge, surrounding a design with a large numeral "2" in the center, positioned above the word "CENTS" which is elegantly inscribed below. The design features a laurel wreath encircling the central text, symbolizing victory and honor, with intricate detailing that reflects the craftsmanship of the time. The coin appears to have a hole near the top, suggesting it may have been used as a pendant or simply worn over time. The coin possesses a rich, aged patina, lending it a historical appearance, while the background is a dark, textured fabric, possibly felt, which enhances the contrast and clarity of the coin's details.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10847

Description

United States/"2 cents"/wreath on one side/shield on one side/copper

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1869

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

7/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

COPPER

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 15, 2004