Medal - Confederation of Canada

€409,579.00
LocationCanada
Year2017
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionBronze
Weight251 g
Diameter76.4 mm
Thickness6.8 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with text
Lettering: CANADA 150 Lettering: CANADA 150
Period
NoticeJoseph Shepherd Wyon, Alfred Benjamin Wyon
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionDiademed draped and veiled bust of Queen Victoria left.
Obverse letteringVICTORIA D : G : BRITT : REG : F : D :
(Translation: Victoria by the grace of God, Queen of the Britains and defender of the faith)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBritannia, seated with the British lion, showing a scroll inscribed CONFEDERATION to four females symbolising agriculture, maritime affairs, mining and timber growing, illustrating the resources of Canada.
Reverse letteringJUVENTAS ET PATRIUS VIGOR CANADA INSTAURATA 1867
(Translation: Youth and native vigour. Canada established.)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverCanadian Heritage Mint, Richmond, Canada
Mintage2017  - - 500
Catalog ID3630914540
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