COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The coin bears an inscription that reads "PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA" along the perimeter, surrounding a profile of a head in relief, facing to the left. The patina of the coin suggests age, and the surface has a slightly worn appearance, indicating it may have been in circulation for some time. The background contrasts with the coin, providing a dark, soft canvas that accentuates the coin's details. This coin is potentially historical, linked to the region of Nova Scotia, and reflects numismatic interest. The focus is sharp on the coin, illustrating its relief and inscriptions clearly, while the background remains plain, allowing full attention to be drawn to the coin and its engraved details.

The coin bears an inscription that reads "PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA" along the perimeter, surrounding a profile of a head in relief, facing to the left. The patina of the coin suggests age, and the surface has a slightly worn appearance, indicating it may have been in circulation for some time. The background contrasts with the coin, providing a dark, soft canvas that accentuates the coin's details. This coin is potentially historical, linked to the region of Nova Scotia, and reflects numismatic interest. The focus is sharp on the coin, illustrating its relief and inscriptions clearly, while the background remains plain, allowing full attention to be drawn to the coin and its engraved details.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

166/10945

Description

Nova Scotia/"half penny token" and flower? on one side/"Province of Nova Scotia" and woman's head on one side

Collection

MONEY

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1850

Place

State/Province

Nova Scotia

Country

Canada

Notes

Date: 1840-1850

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

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 17, 2004