Medal - Confederation of Canada

€340,373.00
LocationCanada
Year1867
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionBronze
Weight271 g
Diameter76 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeJoseph Shepherd Wyon, Alfred Benjamin Wyon
Reference(s) BHM#2875, Eimer#1590a
Obverse descriptionDiademed draped and veiled bust of Queen Victoria left.
Obverse letteringVICTORIA D:G:BRITT:REG:F:D:
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 letteringJUVENT AS ET PATRIUS VIGOR CANADA INSTAURATA 1867
(Translation: Youth and native vigour. Canada established.)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverRoyal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Mintage1867  - - 500
Catalog ID8074363650
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