Coin Item Number: 1622/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round coin with denticles around edge. One side has an image of a central human with an eagle around it. The words, "BRITISH COLUMBIA," "CURRENCY VALUE $1.00 EXPIRES July 31, 1978," "1978 TSIMSHIAN DOLLAR," and "Roy Vickers" are in raised lettering around the edge. Other side has a central bust of a man wearing a hat with four rings around the top and a robe, with the name "LEGAIC" underneath (a Tsimshian chief). The dates, "c1820" and "1894," are in raised lettering on either side of the head.
Item History
- Made by Roy Henry Vickers (Maker) and Master Mint Ltd. (Manufacturer) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada during 1978
- Owned by David Cunningham before March 10, 1994
- Received from David Cunningham (Donor) on March 10, 1994
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 1622/8
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- nickel metal
- Overall
- height 0.2 cm, diameter 3.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Canadian
- Creator
- Roy Henry Vickers (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 1978
- Ownership Date
- before March 10, 1994
- Acquisition Date
- on March 10, 1994
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 1622/0008