Communion Token Item Number: Cg331 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Almost square shaped token; inscriptions on both sides. Obverse has "Mr/ 1 d/ 1750" in 3 lines, 'r' high and in small script. Reverse has a capital "C" / "HRANR" in script letters, except last r printed. Edges exhibit lines from two moulds, and flash from cutting.

History Of Use

Used for identification. Allowed the holder to celebrate Communion in a time of religious repression.

Item History

What

Name
Communion Token
Identification Number
Cg331
Type of Item
token
Material
metal
Manufacturing Technique
cast and cut
Overall
height 0.22 cm, width 2.24 cm, weight 7.7 g

Who

Culture
Scottish
Previous Owner
Colin Campbell Brown and Hugh Campbell Brown
Received from
Hugh Campbell Brown (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
United Kingdom and Scotland

When

Creation Date
during 1750
Collection Date
between 1893 and 1911
Ownership Date
before February 1, 1961
Acquisition Date
on February 1, 1961

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
good
Accession Number
0042/0073 hhhhh