2 Piastres - Société numismatique de Québec 25e anniversaire
2 Piastres - Société numismatique de Québec 25e anniversaire
€1.00
Location
Canada
Year
1985
Type
Membership medal
Composition
Bronze plated copper
Weight
21.4 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Emblem of the Quebec Numismatic Society, chosen in 1960. The original design was created by Joseph Légaré. It was also the emblem of the first seal of the city of Quebec, and it is the same design that was chosen for the tokens issued by the Bank of Quebec.
Obverse lettering
SOCIETE NUMISMATIQUE
1960
DE QUEBEC
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Emblem depicting two children collecting coins. This emblem was designed by Boris Maltais, one of the members.
Reverse lettering
25 ANS AU SERVICE DES NUMISMATES
L`AVENIR LEUR APPARTIENT
SOCIETE
NUMISMATIQUE
DE
QUEBEC
1960-1985
2 PIASTRES
EN TOUT TEMPS
