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Lr. 1450 — Excursion on the St. Lawrence - Steamer Longueuil. 1878. Bronze.

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Lr. 1450 — Excursion on the St. Lawrence - Steamer Longueuil. 1878. Bronze.
SOLD
500.00CAD+ (100.00) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2022 Apr 28 @ 20:28UTC-4 : AST/EDT

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McLachlan-148, Breton-184, Charlton-6060-10. 29.5mm. 7.9g. Plain edge. Unsigned (by M.E. Lymburner). From Canadian Numismatics (1886): “The fall and winter of 1877 were so mild, that the St. Lawrence remained un-frozen until the close of the year. This occurrence is so rare, that it was decided to celebrate the new year with a steamboat excursion. Mr. Lymburner improved the opportunity by disposing of this medal to the excursionists.” This bronze example was cleaned long ago and now shows mixed shades of blue, green, and rose.
Ex: Nicolet Seminary Collection (Champagne Auctions, 5/2017), lot 302.
From the Michael Joffre Collection of Canadian Historical Medals.