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Medal - Confederation of Canada
| Location | Canada |
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| Year | 1867 |
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| Reference(s) | BHM#2875, Eimer#1590a |
| Obverse description | High-relief left-facing bust of Queen Victoria wearing a crown and veil, with a pearl necklace and drop earrings. The legend arcs around the upper field within a reeded border. The engraver's signature is visible at the truncation. |
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| Reverse description | Britannia, helmeted and seated left with a trident and the British lion at her side, presents a scroll inscribed CONFEDERATION to four female allegorical figures representing the resources of Canada — agriculture, maritime affairs, mining, and timber. The scene is rendered in high relief with the legend encircling the field and the date 1867 in the exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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