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Indian Chief

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - Canada Start Price:8,000.00 CAD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 CAD
Indian Chief
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Jamieson notes that “during a period of just over two centuries the British Government has, from time to time, presented medals to the North American Indian Chiefs as tokens of friendship, to mark the conclusion of treaties, in order to win their allegiance, or as rewards for services against enemies.” Geoffrey Bell Auctions is proud to present three of these important specimens for your consideration. Any one of these medals would prove to be a centerpiece of the finest collection.

Silver medal struck to commemorate all 6 treaties signed between
Indians and the British between 1872 and 1899 in Canada's prairie area. It was designed by JS and AB Wyon with Queen Victoria on the obverse and 2 figures shaking hands on the reverse, thought to represent Colonel McLeod, Canadian Treaty Commissioner and Chief Roundmaker. A great historical item, UNC. Jamieson 38.