Medalet - George VI Royal Visit, bronze, 26mm

€310,040.00
LocationCanada
Year1939
TypeSouvenir medals/Event souvenir
CompositionCopper
Weight11.21 g
Diameter25.6 mm
Thickness2.87 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeObverse: Thomas Shingles, Percy Metcalfe
Reverse: Emanuel Otto Hahn
Reference(s) BHM#4394, W&E#7826A1, TC#567738
Obverse descriptionJugate busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth facing left.
Obverse lettering
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionMap of Canada with the path of the Royal Tour illustrated; the Royal Arms and date appear in the center chief position; all surrounded by the legend with inception and the motto of Canada upon a scroll in chief.
Reverse letteringA ⬩ MARI ⬩ VSQVE ⬩ AD ⬩ MARE 1939 REGEM ⋆ ET ⋆ REGINAM ⋆ CANADA ⋆ SALVTAT
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverRoyal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)
Mintage1939  - Obverse Percy Metcalfe - 2 500 000
1939  - Obverse Thomas Shingles -
Catalog ID7342480660
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