Token

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features an old, worn coin or token with engraved text. At the top, the text reads "ANTON" and the middle line spells out "BURVENICH." Below this, it states "ST. JOSEPH," followed by "M.O." at the bottom. The surface of the coin is tarnished, showing signs of age with brownish spots and scratches, indicating that it might have been in circulation or storage for a long time. The background of the image is a deep navy blue, providing a stark contrast that highlights the metallic, aged texture of the coin. The overall condition suggests historical or collectible significance, possibly linked to a specific location or person referenced in the text. The coin serves as a tangible piece of history, perhaps used as a trade token or a commemorative item, carrying with it stories of past interactions, economies, or personal exchanges centered around a place or individual from St. Joseph, Missouri. The close-up shooting angle allows for detailed observation of the

The image features an old, worn coin or token with engraved text. At the top, the text reads "ANTON" and the middle line spells out "BURVENICH." Below this, it states "ST. JOSEPH," followed by "M.O." at the bottom. The surface of the coin is tarnished, showing signs of age with brownish spots and scratches, indicating that it might have been in circulation or storage for a long time. The background of the image is a deep navy blue, providing a stark contrast that highlights the metallic, aged texture of the coin. The overall condition suggests historical or collectible significance, possibly linked to a specific location or person referenced in the text. The coin serves as a tangible piece of history, perhaps used as a trade token or a commemorative item, carrying with it stories of past interactions, economies, or personal exchanges centered around a place or individual from St. Joseph, Missouri. The close-up shooting angle allows for detailed observation of the

Name/Title

Token

Entry/Object ID

1994.48.40

Description

Token/metal/round/"Anton Bervenich, St. Joseph, MO - Good for 5 cent cigar"

Collection

HISTORY

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1980

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Token

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Diameter

13/16 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 12, 1994