IIIF

Giant coinage

Date10/13/1976

Names

Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

FormatPicture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Giant coinage: The large coin is making a comeback with both world mints and collectors. This 2 1/2-pound silver commemorative medal; dating back to 1683; is worth more than $40;000.

Subject

Medals

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Object NumberTSPA_0009473F

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