Decorative Arts Auction

June 19, 2013

LOT 173

Lot 173

Silver Canadian Indian Peace Medal, 1860

Silver Canadian Indian Peace Medal, 1860
Lot 173 Details
Silver Canadian Indian Peace Medal, 1860

obverse: Victoria, bust right, with legend: ‘Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina F. D.’; engraved Prince of Wales badge with motto and 1860, truncation signed ‘W. Wyon, R. A,’ reverse: arms of Great Britain with ribbon of the Garter supported by lion and unicorn above banner with motto, Dieu et Mon Droit, 1840
diameter 2.4" — 6 cm.
3 oz. — 93 grams

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $7,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

Issued by Royal mint, presented by Albert Edward, H. R. H. Prince of Wales, (later King Edward VII) on his 1860 tour of Canada.

CONDITION DETAILS

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