COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The coin features an engraving of a seated figure holding a trident, a depiction representative of Britannia. Surrounding the figure, inscriptions in capital letters read “BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF:,” a Latin phrase often used on historical British currency, which stands for "Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith." The figure is adorned with a helmet and sits beside a shield embellished with emblems, including a cross. Below the figure is a decorative arrangement with a floral motif and the year “1894” inscribed, indicating the coin's minting year. The coin has a slightly worn appearance, suggesting its age and historical value. The overall hue of the coin is a warm, tarnished bronze, indicative of its material and era. The intricate details and engravings reflect the craftsmanship and artistry of the period during which it was produced, giving a glimpse into the aesthetic and cultural significance of

The coin features an engraving of a seated figure holding a trident, a depiction representative of Britannia. Surrounding the figure, inscriptions in capital letters read “BRITANNIAR: REG: FID: DEF:,” a Latin phrase often used on historical British currency, which stands for "Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith." The figure is adorned with a helmet and sits beside a shield embellished with emblems, including a cross. Below the figure is a decorative arrangement with a floral motif and the year “1894” inscribed, indicating the coin's minting year. The coin has a slightly worn appearance, suggesting its age and historical value. The overall hue of the coin is a warm, tarnished bronze, indicative of its material and era. The intricate details and engravings reflect the craftsmanship and artistry of the period during which it was produced, giving a glimpse into the aesthetic and cultural significance of

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10944

Description

"Victoria Dei Gratia" and woman's head on one side/"Britanniar Reg: Fid: Def:" and woman seated with staff on other side/ copper/catalouge says "1858"

Collection

MONEY

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1840

Place

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Notes

Date: 1830-1840

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 15, 2004