Arsinoe II, Gold Octodrachm,
minted in Alexandria,
285-246 BCE
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The Nickle Coin Collection is one of the most important collections in Canada. It was donated to the University of Calgary in 1980 by Carl O. Nickle, and has since been enlarged through subsequent gifts by The Nickle Family Foundation and others.
It is a teaching and research resource, providing for the interest and enjoyment of the community as a whole as well as the University.
The collection now consists of over 16,000 items, primarily ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine coins, but also includes a smaller collection of "primitive" or token money, European coins, medals of the 18th and 19th century, and Canadian Paper money.
The collection is housed in The Nickle Arts Museum and there is a continuing display in the Numismatics Gallery on the main floor.
There are also facilities for study and books from our numismatics reference library can be made available through the University Library.
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