Medal - Island of Sark Fourth Centenary, Silver, 4g

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LocationSark (Guernsey)
Year1965
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver (.9999)
Weight4 g
Diameter20 mm
Thickness1 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeMilled edge with curves and flowers
Period
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Reference(s) X#M1
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Hellier de Carteret, the first Seigneur of Sark. Legend and dates around. The purity and individual number of the medal is also in between the top date.
Obverse lettering1565 1000 199 ISLAND OF SARK Loyal Devoir 1965
(Translation: 1565 1000 199 ISLAND OF SARK Loyal Duty 1965)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCoat of Arms of Sibyl Hathaway, the Dame of Sark at the time. Dates and legend around.
Reverse lettering1965 FOURTH CENTENARY Erectus Non Elatus 1565
(Translation: 1965 FOURTH CENTENARY Proud but Not Arrogant 1565)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1965  - - 2 500
Catalog ID8383676210
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