Silver Medal of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, Montreal, 1838–1901. 1925.173.9

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1925.173.9

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Obverse: VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:|DOMINION OF CANADA CHIEFS MEDAL 1872 - bust, l., diadem and veil
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Reverse: JUVENTAS ET PATRIUS VIGOR CANADA INSTAURATA 1867|CONFEDERATION|INDIANS OF THE NORTH WEST TERRITORIES - Britannia, seated with British lion, showing scroll inscribed "CONFEDERATION" to four females symbolising agriculture, maritime affairs, mining, and timber growing

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 425
    • Diameter (in mm): 94.5

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1925.173.9
  • Lot: 1925.173
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society
  • ImageSponsor: Edlow, Kenneth L.

  • Provenance

    • Wilson, W.W.C.

Description

Electrotype is the original form of this medal|Inner circle is copy of 1867 Confederation medal|Gift of Henry Booth, E. Smith, and George Blumenthal

Subjects

  • Category: Indian Peace Medals

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States