Coin Item Number: 1622/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round coin with denticles around edge. One side has a central design of a woman sitting in front of a weaving while making a basket. The words, "BRITISH COLUMBIA,"are above, "SALISH DOLLAR" and "CURRENCY VALUE $1.00 EXPIRES MAY 31, 1977" are below, and "Rose Sparrow" and "1977" are to the left. The other side has a central male bust . The years, "1877" and "1966," are to either side of the head and the name, "KHAHTSAHLANO" (a Salish chief), is below the bust.
Item History
- Made by Rose Sparrow (Maker) and Master Mint Ltd. (Manufacturer) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada during 1977
- Owned by David Cunningham before March 10, 1994
- Received from David Cunningham (Donor) on March 10, 1994
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 1622/5
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- nickel metal
- Overall
- height 0.2 cm, diameter 3.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Canadian
- Creator
- Rose Sparrow (Maker) and Master Mint Ltd. (Manufacturer)
- Previous Owner
- David Cunningham
- Received from
- David Cunningham (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1977
- Ownership Date
- before March 10, 1994
- Acquisition Date
- on March 10, 1994
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 1622/0005