| Location | Canada |
|---|---|
| Year | |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 34 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain with text |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | THE FOUNDING OF HALIFAX LA FONDATION D`HALIFAX 1749 |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | Halifax, a military and naval post founded in 1749 by Governor Cornwallis, was of tremendous military value to the British in times of war and of great economic worth in times of peace. Halifax, à la fois base navale et garnison militaire, fondé en 1749 par le gouver- neur Cornwallis, avait pour les Anglais une importance stratégique en temps de guerre et économique en temps de paix. Wellings Mint Mark |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 8182906820 |
| Comments |