Coin, Commemorative
Object number2009.75.2
Date1997
Mediummetal (non-magnetic)
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionCircular Pittsburgh Pirates commemorative coin.Dimensions1.375 x 1.375 in. (3.5 x 3.5 cm)InscriptionsEmbossed on obverse, "PIRATES CENTENNIAL SEASON / 1887 1997"; "8 BATTING TITLES / JOHN HONUS WAGNER".
Embossed on reverse: "GREAT MOMENTS IN PIRATE HISTORY / McDonald's Tci CAMERON Coca-Cola" ; in center, "McDonald's [logo] Tci CABLE TELEVISION / Enjoy / Coca-Cola CLASSIC".
Historical Notes“Pirates Centennial Season” commemorative coin. The Pirates produced these coins in 1997. Each coin displays great moments and players throughout Pirates history.
Related person
Johannes Peter Wagner
(1874 - 1955)
Related institution
Pittsburgh Pirates
(founded 1887)
Related institution
Cameron Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Related institution
McDonald's
Related institution
Tele-Communications, Inc.
On View
Not on view
1998
1910-1911
