Medallion - Elizabeth II Four Governors General

€190,871.00
LocationCanada
Year1977
TypeCommemorative medals/Institution medal
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight42 g
Diameter45 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
NoticeArnold Machin
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Obverse descriptionProfile of Elizabeth II crowned, with the inscription 25 years/ans on her left and the monogram of Queen Elizabeth II on her right, surmounted by the crown of Saint Edward. All around is the inscription `God save the queen`.
Obverse letteringGod Save the queen Dieu protège la reine 25 years ans ER II
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionProfiles of the four Governors General of Canada under the reign of Elizabeth II between 1952 and 1977: Jules Léger, Roland Michener, Georges Vanier and Vincent Massey. At the center of the four profiles is the maple leaf. Around the profiles is the inscription: Governors General-Canada-Gouverneurs généraux-1952-1977
Reverse letteringGovernors General-Canada-Gouverneurs généraux-1952-1977; 1974- J. Léger; 1967-74 R. Michener; 1959-67 G. Vanier; 1952-59 V. Massey
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverRoyal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)
Mintage1977  - Matte -
Catalog ID9475503860
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