The 1867 Confederation Medal
Dateapproximately 1867
Names
Notes
Wyon, Benjamin, 1802-1858
(engraver)
Wyon, Alfred Benjamin, 1837-1884
(engraver)
Wyon, Joseph Shepherd, 1836-1873
(engraver)
Bronze medal, die struck.
(obverse) Queen Victoria crowned and veiled, left facing. Inscribed: "VICTORIA D:G:BRITT:REG:F:D".
(reverse) Britannia right facing with shield and trident, lion at her side, resting her left hand on column; to right, four women kneeling and standing before her holding agricultural and industrial implements. Inscribed: "JUVENTAS ET PATRIUS VIGOR CANADA INSTAURATA 1867".Subject
Country:Canada
Medium
Dimensions77 mm x 10 mm, 254 g (3 1/16 in. x 3/8 in., 0.56 lb.)
Extent
- 1 table medal
Language
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights
Public Domain
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Call Number / Accession NumberMSSREALIA-MEDALS1867-002
approximately 1867
12/1/1978