Name/Title
Coin DieEntry/Object ID
1961.43Description
Coin die. The die is hinged at the plate and has two long metal handles. One side of the die mold has a small flared opening. Inside is engraved with two sides of a coin in revers. One side shows the bust of a woman surrounded by 13 6-pointed stars and the date 1823. The other shows a spread eagle with an American shield on its chest and the words, "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 50 C".Use
Used to create counterfeit coins.Context
Confiscated from an unknown counterfeiting operation in Caledonia County.Acquisition
Accession
1961.43Source or Donor
Caledonia County Clerk's OfficeAcquisition Method
LoanMade/Created
Manufacturer
Meadows, ChristianLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Die, CoinNomenclature Class
Metalworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
2-1/2 inDepth
1-1/2 inLength
14 in