1867 Confederation Medal in Bronze Canada 150 Limited Edition Restrike
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This spectacular large-format 1867 bronze Confederation medal restrike combines important Canadian history, stunning ultra-high relief art and exceptional collectability. While original medals are virtually unobtainable by collectors today, just 5,000 restrike issues were created for Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation, providing a brief opportunity to add this attractive and important medal to your collection. The medal has a diameter of 76 millimetres and comes in a presentation case typical of the Victorian era.
As a celebration of Confederation and the creation of the new Dominion of Canada, the Fathers of Confederation commissioned two of the greatest engravers of the 19th century to produce Canada's first officially sanctioned medal. One example of the original medal was struck in gold and presented to Queen Victoria in recognition of her support for Confederation, while silver and bronze medals were presented to the Fathers of Confederation and a small number of noteworthy Canadians who contributed in a significant way to life in Canada. One hundred and fifty years after Confederation, this restrike of the original design continues to honour the legacy set forth by the Fathers of Confederation.
The front design features a classic Britannia figure at the left, personifying Great Britain. She is a symbol of strength, confidence and maturity, wearing an elegant helmet and armour. She is seen seated with a lion at her side with its head resting on her knees. She holds a trident in her right hand, while a shield ornamented with the Royal Union flag rests at her side. In her left hand, she holds a scroll marked Confederation, representing the British North America Act, which served to establish the new country of Canada. The right side of the design features four young maidens accepting the Confederation scroll and looking towards Britannia for guidance and wisdom. The maidens represent the four original provinces the Dominion of Canada (clockwise from the top): Ontario with a sickle and sheaf, symbolizing agriculture; Quebec holding a canoe paddle, representing commerce; Nova Scotia with a shovel, representing its rich mining; and New Brunswick with an axe, a representation of forestry. The prominent Latin motto around the reverse reads Juventas et patrius vigor, or "Youth and patriotic strength." The back features a high-relief effigy of Queen Victoria as she appeared at the time of Canadian Confederation in 1867.
• Mintage: 5,000
• Diameter: 76 mm
Includes:
• 1867 Bronze Confederation Medal Restrike
Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day warranty through TSC.
As a celebration of Confederation and the creation of the new Dominion of Canada, the Fathers of Confederation commissioned two of the greatest engravers of the 19th century to produce Canada's first officially sanctioned medal. One example of the original medal was struck in gold and presented to Queen Victoria in recognition of her support for Confederation, while silver and bronze medals were presented to the Fathers of Confederation and a small number of noteworthy Canadians who contributed in a significant way to life in Canada. One hundred and fifty years after Confederation, this restrike of the original design continues to honour the legacy set forth by the Fathers of Confederation.
The front design features a classic Britannia figure at the left, personifying Great Britain. She is a symbol of strength, confidence and maturity, wearing an elegant helmet and armour. She is seen seated with a lion at her side with its head resting on her knees. She holds a trident in her right hand, while a shield ornamented with the Royal Union flag rests at her side. In her left hand, she holds a scroll marked Confederation, representing the British North America Act, which served to establish the new country of Canada. The right side of the design features four young maidens accepting the Confederation scroll and looking towards Britannia for guidance and wisdom. The maidens represent the four original provinces the Dominion of Canada (clockwise from the top): Ontario with a sickle and sheaf, symbolizing agriculture; Quebec holding a canoe paddle, representing commerce; Nova Scotia with a shovel, representing its rich mining; and New Brunswick with an axe, a representation of forestry. The prominent Latin motto around the reverse reads Juventas et patrius vigor, or "Youth and patriotic strength." The back features a high-relief effigy of Queen Victoria as she appeared at the time of Canadian Confederation in 1867.
• Mintage: 5,000
• Diameter: 76 mm
Includes:
• 1867 Bronze Confederation Medal Restrike
Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day warranty through TSC.
