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Type: Token
Year: 1939
Mint: Ottawa Mint
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 11.2 g
Diameter: 25.5 mm
Grade: AU55
Shape: Round
References: Charlton# 253; TC# 249322
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
1939
REGEM ET REGINAM CANADA SALVTAT
Engraver: Emanuel Otto Hahn.
Edge:
Plain.
Comments:
There are 2 varieties, the main distinguishing feature being the size and quality of the busts. The larger bust, extending to the edge of the medal was engraved by Thomas Shingles, at the time a private contractor (He would later be hired by the mint). The smaller, higher quality one was done by Percy Metcalfe at the Royal mint in London. All of the medals were struck at the Ottawa mint.
Reference : Charlton# 253; TC# 249322
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens