Medal - Tecumseh Chief of the Shawnees

€2.00
LocationCanada
Year1964-1967
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight36.35 g
Diameter40.5 mm
Thickness4 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
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Obverse descriptionPortrait of Tecumseh in Aboriginal clothing with his King George III (British) Peace Medal struck about 1770/80 facing right, surrounded by the legend.
Obverse letteringTECUMSEH CHIEF OF THE SHAWNEES *1768 1813†
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionScene from the Battle of the Thames near Moraviantown, where Tecumseh is killed, surrounded by the legend.
Reverse letteringTHE BATTLE OF THE THAMES OCT. 5. 1813 . MORAVIANTOWN .
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverWellings Mint, Rexdale, Canada
MintageND (1964-1967)  - -
Catalog ID1615606160
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