COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The coin appears weathered, suggesting age, and it has the year "1858" inscribed at the bottom, indicating its historical significance. The edges of the coin are slightly worn, consistent with frequent use over time, and the bird design is prominent, capturing a moment of dynamic motion. The texture of the coin surface reflects its antiquity, and despite the visible wear, the details remain distinct enough to convey its original craftsmanship. The overall composition of the image highlights the coin's unique features, presenting a sense of nostalgia and historical intrigue, while the dark blue background provides a stark contrast, allowing the golden hue of the coin to stand out prominently in the photograph.

The coin appears weathered, suggesting age, and it has the year "1858" inscribed at the bottom, indicating its historical significance. The edges of the coin are slightly worn, consistent with frequent use over time, and the bird design is prominent, capturing a moment of dynamic motion. The texture of the coin surface reflects its antiquity, and despite the visible wear, the details remain distinct enough to convey its original craftsmanship. The overall composition of the image highlights the coin's unique features, presenting a sense of nostalgia and historical intrigue, while the dark blue background provides a stark contrast, allowing the golden hue of the coin to stand out prominently in the photograph.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10835

Description

United States/"one cent" on one side/ a flying eagle on one side/copper

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1858

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 16, 2004