American-Canadian Numismatic Association, Mold, [Plaster]

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Title

American-Canadian Numismatic Association, Mold, [Plaster]

Subject

Animal sculpture--20th century

Description

American-Canadian Numismatic Association relief mold, plaster and, iron rods. Stained from the shellac used to seal the mold. Inscribed on the mold is "American Canadian Numismatic Association".


This bas-relief was created in 1962 for the first annual joint convention of the Numismatic Associations of Canada and the United States. The joining symbols are the maple leaf, the national symbol of Canada and the eagle, the national symbol of the United States. It is the "obverse" (face) of the commemorative coin that was struck for the annual convention. The "reverse" (back) contains the symbol of the city of Detroit, the Spirit of Detroit.

The word, 'numismatic' is derived from the French, 'numismatique,' and is defined as the study or collecting of coins or medals.

The American Numismatic Association was founded in Chicago in 1891 and is now headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO. The Canadian Numismatic Association was founded in 1950.

Creator

Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998

Date

1962

Rights

Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum

Type

Sculpture
Relief Sculpture

Coverage

University Center (Mich.)

Mold Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

22.25" dia

Materials

Plaster

Catalog Number

1999.141

Object Location

Storage Room B - Q2

Provenance

10/25/1999 gifted to MFSM

Files

1999.141.jpg

Citation

Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “American-Canadian Numismatic Association, Mold, [Plaster],” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed November 21, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/5407.