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Lr. 641— Prince of Wales Visit to Canada Medal. 1860. Copper.

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:90.00 CAD Estimated At:300.00 - 350.00 CAD
Lr. 641— Prince of Wales Visit to Canada Medal. 1860. Copper.
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500.00CAD+ (90.00) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2022 Apr 28 @ 18:23UTC-4 : AST/EDT

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McLachlan-137, Breton-174. 48mm. 62.5g. Plain edge. Signed J.S. WYON. This is one in a series of medals issued to commemorate the Prince of Wales’ visit to Canada in 1860 for the opening of Victoria Bridge in Montreal. The design, with the Prince’s portrait on the obverse and his feathers on the reverse, was executed by M.D. Wyatt and engraved by J.S Wyon. Examples exist in bronze, white metal, and silver. A single example was struck in gold. This attractive high-grade offering enjoys glossy reddish-brown surfaces and a hint of field reflectivity, especially when rotated. We note a couple spots of aqua residue but no other flaws.
From the Michael Joffre Collection of Canadian Historical Medals.