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Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

Showcasing intricate details and a warm patina indicative of its age; it prominently displays a profile of a figure with a braided bun, surrounded by stars around the edge, and is dated 1863 at the bottom, suggesting its origin in the mid-19th century during a period rich in historical significance, with the arrangement of the stars and the figure's attire possibly reflecting stylistic elements characteristic of coins from that era, providing a glimpse into the numismatic history and artistry that echoes the cultural and economic contexts of its time.

Showcasing intricate details and a warm patina indicative of its age; it prominently displays a profile of a figure with a braided bun, surrounded by stars around the edge, and is dated 1863 at the bottom, suggesting its origin in the mid-19th century during a period rich in historical significance, with the arrangement of the stars and the figure's attire possibly reflecting stylistic elements characteristic of coins from that era, providing a glimpse into the numismatic history and artistry that echoes the cultural and economic contexts of its time.

Name/Title

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Entry/Object ID

166/10866 A

Description

United States/Liberty Head and stars on one side/"Army and Navy" and wreath on one side/copper

Collection

Coins

Made/Created

Date made

1863

Place

Country

United States of America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Token

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