Medallion - Sudbury "Numismatic Park" "Indian Wampum Memorial"; silver ND
1967 year| Silver (.999) | 42.2 g | 40 mm |
| Location | Canada |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Souvenir medallions |
| Year | 1967 |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 42.2 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#409010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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"Indian Wampum Memorial Monument"
Dedicated to the Indian People — Original Canadian Inhabitants
The Wampum Monument is constructed of simulated bead shells 6 feet long
mounted in 12 feet high upright cedar logs. Life size replicas of whote trader
and Indian seated at the base of the monument int the shadow of a 25 foot Totem Pole.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CANADIAN NUMISMATIC CENTENNIAL PARK 1967
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Comment
Indian Wampum Memorial Monument - 3 TYPES - CCNP-23NS / CCNP-23BA (Finition Antique) / CCNP-23S (SILVER)
IN AUGUST 1965 PLANS WERE MADE FOR THE INDIAN WAMPUM MONUMENT. SINCE WAMPUM WAS THE FIRST CURRENCY USED BY THE FIRST NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS TO TRADE WITH THE WHITE MAN, IT SEEMED VERY FITTING TO HAVE THIS SYMBOLIZED IN THE PARK. IN MAY 1966 THE WAMPUM REPLICA WAS CONSTRUCTED OF SIMULATED BEADS, MEASURING 6 FEET IN LENGTH, ARRANGED ON EIGHT 12-FOOT-HIGH CEDAR LOGS. IN FRONT OF THIS WERE 2 LIFELIKE REPLICAS OF A TRADER AND AN INDIAN DRESSED IN THE FASHION OF PIONEER DAYS. IN FROMOF THE TRADER IS A 25 FOOT TOTEM POLE COVERED WITH STRANGE FACES AND ANIMAL FIGURES. THESE TELL THE HISTORY AND ANCESTRY OF EACH CHIEF IN THE CLAN AS SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF THE CARVER.
THIS 6 TH SERIES OF COINS IS MUCH MORE RARER THAN THE 5 SETS OF 3 ISSUED ORIGINALLY, EACH IN NICKEL, BRONZE AND .999 SILVER.
Interesting fact
This souvenir medallion from Sudbury's Numismatic Park commemorates the Indian Wampum Memorial. It's made of pure silver (.999 fineness) and weighs 42.2 grams, making it a substantial collector's item. The medallion likely features designs related to Native American culture and wampum history, given its connection to the Indian Wampum Memorial. Its rarity as a numismatic piece from a specific location adds to its value and historical significance.
