COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The coin appears to be a vintage piece from the year 1856, indicated by the date prominently displayed at the bottom. The obverse side of the coin shows a profile of a woman, possibly Lady Liberty, facing left. Surrounding the profile are thirteen stars, which is a common design element on many historical American coins, symbolizing the original thirteen colonies. The coin has a worn appearance, with discoloration and signs of aging, suggesting it might have been circulated extensively or poorly preserved. Despite its age, the intricate details, such as the woman’s hair and headdress, are still discernible. Additionally, the rim of the coin seems to have slight writing or marks that might have been added later, and its overall patina reflects a rich history, evoking curiosity about the coin's origin, use, and journey over the years. The deep purple cloth beneath provides a contrasting backdrop, highlighting the coin's antiquity

The coin appears to be a vintage piece from the year 1856, indicated by the date prominently displayed at the bottom. The obverse side of the coin shows a profile of a woman, possibly Lady Liberty, facing left. Surrounding the profile are thirteen stars, which is a common design element on many historical American coins, symbolizing the original thirteen colonies. The coin has a worn appearance, with discoloration and signs of aging, suggesting it might have been circulated extensively or poorly preserved. Despite its age, the intricate details, such as the woman’s hair and headdress, are still discernible. Additionally, the rim of the coin seems to have slight writing or marks that might have been added later, and its overall patina reflects a rich history, evoking curiosity about the coin's origin, use, and journey over the years. The deep purple cloth beneath provides a contrasting backdrop, highlighting the coin's antiquity

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10829

Description

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

Collection

MONEY, Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1856

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