Medal - Dominion of Canada ND (1876-1883) front Medal - Dominion of Canada ND (1876-1883) back
Medal - Dominion of Canada ND (1876-1883) photo
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Medal - Dominion of Canada ND

 
Silver 38.4 g 41.15 mm
Description
Location
Canada
Queen
Victoria (1867-1901)
Type
Medals › Award medals
Years
1876-1883
Composition
Silver
Weight
38.4 g
Diameter
41.15 mm
Thickness
3.95 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#333064
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

The seven-province shield of the Dominion (from 1874 to c. 1915). "The same shield within a wreath of maple branches, with the royal crown on top and a beaver below, was featured on the medal of the Dominion of Canada at the Philadelphia exhibition of 1876"

Edge

Cornucopia (Mint Mark - Paris) ARGENT

Lettering: ARGENT

Translation: SILVER

Comment

McLachlan writes in Canadian Numismatics: “This medal was first given in gold, silver and bronze to the Canadian exhibitors at the Centennial Exhibition in 1876 [in Philadelphia].