Medal - Thomas D`Arcy McGee

€2.00
LocationCanada
Year1964
TypeCollection medallion
CompositionBronze (Antique)
Weight30.36 g
Diameter40.5 mm
Thickness3.2 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled (high relief)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain Script: Latin There are six medals in this series, similar to the later issued (1967) - larger medals (52 mm) - “Fathers of Confederation” also by the Wellings mint. According to Brian Thomson (THO), “They`re a beautiful series for sure. Th
Period
NoticeFredrick Alexander Fraser
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionPortrait of Thomas D`Arcy McGee facing center left, surrounded by the legend.
Obverse letteringTHOMAS D`ARCY McGEE 1825 - 1868
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionHistorical image of Provincial House with a Union Jack flag, text below, all surround by a bilingual legend.
Reverse lettering. FIRST CONFEDERATION CONFERENCE OF CANADA . PROVINCIAL HOUSE WELLINGS/B1 CHARLOTTETOWN PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 1 ST. SEPTEMBER - 1864 - LA PREMIERE CONFERENCE DE LA CONFEDERATION
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverWellings Mint, Rexdale, Canada
MintageND (1964)  - -
Catalog ID8608843640
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