Edge Plain
Grade SPL
Metal Silver
Theme Events, Personalities
Type Tourist Tokens
Year of issue 1939
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Type: Token
Year: 1939
Mint: Ottawa Mint
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 19.1 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Grade: AU/MS
Shape: Round
References: Charlton# 252a
Visit of King George VI & Queen Elizabeth to Canada.
Obverse:
Conjoined busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother facing left.
Engravers: Thomas Shingles
Reverse:
Map of Canada surrounded by legend with Canadian shield and date above. The path followed by the British royal family during their visit is illustrated.
Lettering:
A MARI VSQVE AD MARE
19 39
REGEM ET REGINAM CANADA SALVTAT
Engraver: Emanuel Otto Hahn.
Edge:
Plain.
Reference : Charlton# 252a
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6...
Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens