Token

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

Featuring the inscription "GEORGE B. AMES" encircling a central image of a mortar and pestle, a symbol often associated with apothecaries or pharmacists, which appears to be embossed in the middle of the coin's surface. Surrounding this central design are stars, adding an ornamental element to the overall aesthetic. At the bottom of the coin, the year "1863" is prominently displayed, suggesting the year the coin was minted or commemorated. The surface of the coin shows signs of age, with a patina that gives it a historical or vintage appearance, indicating its time-worn journey through history.

Featuring the inscription "GEORGE B. AMES" encircling a central image of a mortar and pestle, a symbol often associated with apothecaries or pharmacists, which appears to be embossed in the middle of the coin's surface. Surrounding this central design are stars, adding an ornamental element to the overall aesthetic. At the bottom of the coin, the year "1863" is prominently displayed, suggesting the year the coin was minted or commemorated. The surface of the coin shows signs of age, with a patina that gives it a historical or vintage appearance, indicating its time-worn journey through history.

Name/Title

Token

Entry/Object ID

1994.48.46

Description

Token/metal/tarnished brass color/round/"George B. Ames, 1868 - Dealer in Drugs, Books & C., Belvidere. Ill."

Collection

HISTORY

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1863

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Token

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Diameter

7/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 12, 1994