George V & Mary - 60th Confederation of Canada - Token 1867-1927

Country * Tokens * (Canada - Souvenir Tokens)
Type: Token
Year: 1927
Mint: Uknown
Mintage: unknown
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 11.3 g
Diameter: 25.48 mm
Thickness: 2.77 mm
Grade: AU58
Shape: Round
References: TC# 234773

Obverse:
A picture of a man and a woman overlapping each other. On the left side it says '1867', on the right, it says '1927'. Above the two people it says 'CONFEDERATION', below them it says 'CANADA'.

Lettering:
1867 · CONFEDERATION · 1927
· CANADA ·

Reverse:
A picture of the Canadian coat of arms (without the lion, horse, or flags, it's just the shield, very basic). Around it there is a wreath of leaves. And a crown at the top of the shield. Below the shield on a small banner it says 'A MARI VSQVE AD MARE'.

Lettering: A MARI VSQVE AD MARE

Translation:
A Mari Usque Ad Mare is the Canadian national motto
From Sea to Sea.

Edge:
Smooth

Comment:
It is almost twice as thick as a present day loonie.

Issued to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. The busts are of (Queen) Mary and George V. These were given out to every Child attending school in 1927.

Référence : TC# 234773

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

Collection : Exonumia