COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases an antique coin from the year 1854, featuring a profile of Lady Liberty adorned with a headband that reads “LIBERTY,” and surrounded by 13 stars signifying the original American colonies; the coin has an ornate design with Liberty’s hair tied back as a small bun pinned with a decorative piece, conveying a sense of historical elegance, and the visible date along the lower edge further emphasizes its vintage origin; this numismatic artifact is laid on a textured dark blue or purple cloth that contrasts with the coin’s aged golden hue, highlighting its intricate engraving and well-preserved state, suggesting the coin may be of significant collectible value, as it carries not only historical worth but also exemplifies the artistry of 19th-century coinage, and altogether, the image captures a moment of American monetary history, inviting contemplation about the coin’s journey through time while resonating with the present as a tangible connection to the past, thereby evoking a blend of curiosity and appreciation for history enthusiasts

The image showcases an antique coin from the year 1854, featuring a profile of Lady Liberty adorned with a headband that reads “LIBERTY,” and surrounded by 13 stars signifying the original American colonies; the coin has an ornate design with Liberty’s hair tied back as a small bun pinned with a decorative piece, conveying a sense of historical elegance, and the visible date along the lower edge further emphasizes its vintage origin; this numismatic artifact is laid on a textured dark blue or purple cloth that contrasts with the coin’s aged golden hue, highlighting its intricate engraving and well-preserved state, suggesting the coin may be of significant collectible value, as it carries not only historical worth but also exemplifies the artistry of 19th-century coinage, and altogether, the image captures a moment of American monetary history, inviting contemplation about the coin’s journey through time while resonating with the present as a tangible connection to the past, thereby evoking a blend of curiosity and appreciation for history enthusiasts

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10828

Description

United States/"One Cent"/Liberty head on one side/copper

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1854

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

1-1/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

COPPER

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 10, 2004