1974 Churchill Centenary of Birth 1874 Prooflike Gold Medallion
A small sovereign-sized medallion commemorating the centenary of Churchill's birth.
Obverse
Portrait of Churchill, surrounded by legend:-
WINSTON SPENCER CHURCHILL
CENTENARY
1874 - 1965
Reverse
The design on the reverse shows a number of artefacts and implements which were associated with Churchill, all superimposed on that looks like a representation of the Cross of St. George:
- A ceremonial sword, signifying he was a a Knight of the Garter.
- A quill pen, inkstand, blotter, and open book. Churchill was a reknowned author, and 1953 winner of a Nobel Prize for Literature.
- A trowel. Churchill was a freemason.
- A scroll, probably a diploma. He held a number of honorary doctorates.
- An academic cpa with plumes. He was rector or chancellor of at least three unversities.
- Brush stands. Chuchill was a keen artist.
The whole of the reverse is surrounded by a garter, as in the Order of the Garter, with its inscription:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
Specifications
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Description | Diameter | Weight | Alloy | AGW
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Churchill Gold Medallion | 22 | 8.42 | 0.916 | 0.2480
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Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres
Weight = Approximate weight in grams
Fineness = millesimal fineness.
AMW = Actual fine precious metal content in troy ounces.
1974 Churchill Centenary Proof Like
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20.00 |
£0.00 |
£289.00 |
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Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £8 per order
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Obverse of Churchill Gold Medallion
Reverse of Churchill Gold Medallion
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