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Nickel (money): CM.3264-2003

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Maker(s)

Issuer: Southwestern Indian Art Center
Issuer: Quoddy Moccasins (Struck in the name of)

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Notes

History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 37.5 mm
Image(width): 37.8 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul

Dating

Production date: AD 1975

Components of the work

Object composed of wood

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: American Indian seated, legs crossed, away from viewer, paintpot at right, painting large letter Q around self with brush in right hand, legends around

  • Text: QUODDY Moccasins / WOODEN NICKEL
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Legend in nine lines with legend around

  • Text: THE CHIEF'S PRIVATE NICKEL // BEWARE / OF IMITATIONS / MINTED IN MAINE 1975 / Worth A Nickel At / SOUTHWESTERN / INDIAN ART CENTER / 218 W. Hobsonway / Blythe, Calif. / 92225
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3264-2003
Primary reference Number: 159291
Rogers: 2495
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 15 December 2023 Last processed: Friday 15 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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