© Robert Hunt Jr.
© Robert Hunt Jr.
Medalet - George VI Royal Visit; bronze, 26mm
1939 year| Copper | 11.21 g | 25.6 mm |
| Location | Canada |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Visit medals |
| Year | 1939 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.21 g |
| Diameter | 25.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.87 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#310040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Map 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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A ⬩ MARI ⬩ VSQVE ⬩ AD ⬩ MARE
1939
REGEM ⋆ ET ⋆ REGINAM ⋆ CANADA ⋆ SALVTAT
Engraver: Emanuel Otto Hahn
Edge
Plain
Comment
Two varieties exist. The smaller medal with obverse engraved by Thomas Shingles, at the time a private engraver, and the larger medal engraved Percy Metcalfe of the Royal Mint in London. All medals were struck at the Ottawa mint.Thomas Shingles obverse:
Percy Metcalfe obverse:
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Medalet - George VI (Royal Visit; bronze, 26mm) 1939 item.
