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

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:150.00 CAD Estimated At:300.00 - 350.00 CAD
Lr. 641— Prince of Wales Visit to Canada Medal. 1860. Copper.
SOLD
260.00CAD+ buyer's premium (52.00)
This item SOLD at 2023 Nov 18 @ 19:37UTC-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.