COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows an antique coin from the United States of America, specifically a two-cent piece, which is prominently marked with the denomination "2 CENTS" in the center, surrounded by a wreath. The text "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" encircles the outer edge of the coin, which features a classic, worn patina indicative of its age, against a dark purple velvet background that enhances its historical and numismatic significance.

The image shows an antique coin from the United States of America, specifically a two-cent piece, which is prominently marked with the denomination "2 CENTS" in the center, surrounded by a wreath. The text "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" encircles the outer edge of the coin, which features a classic, worn patina indicative of its age, against a dark purple velvet background that enhances its historical and numismatic significance.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10849

Description

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

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1865

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