Commemorative coin
Description
- Media Type
- Object
- Item Type
- Coins
- Description
- Copper commemorative coin belonging to Amos Wright. The coin marks the visit of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VII) to Montreal for the opening of the Victoria Bridge. Enclosed in original box (damaged). Made by Joseph S. Wyon, Chief Engraver of Her Majesty’s Seals.
- Notes
- Prince of Wales's feathers is engraved on the reverse side of the coin. The motto "Ich Dien" on the ribbon is German "I serve".
- Inscriptions
- Front side: Albert Edward Prince of Wales
Reverse side: Visited Canada and Inaugurated the Victoria Bridge 1860
Welcome Welcome Welcome
Ich Dien - Date of Publication
- 1860
- Dimensions
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Width: 5.08 cm
Depth: 0.47 cm
- Subject(s)
- Personal Name(s)
- Albert Edward, Prince of Wales ; Wyon, Joseph S. ; Wright, Amos
- Language of Item
- English; German
- Contact
- Richmond Hill Public LibraryWebsite:
Agency street/mail address:1 Atkinson St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0H5