Another Great Auction 6th November
A group of five varied commemorative medals and tokens crafted from brass, bronze, and gold or silver-toned base metals. The collection includes:
An oval bronze medallion with an integral suspension loop, featuring a stylized bird and “MONTEPIO GERAL” on its obverse, and “CAIXA ECONOMICA MONTEPIO GERAL 180º ANIVERSÁRIO 1844-1994” on its reverse.
A circular silver-toned medallion with a quatrefoil design inscribed “PRÆSTANTIA DEVOTIO TRADITIO HUMILITAS” on one side and “I R O” on a brushed reverse.
A circular bronze-toned token marked “OTTAWA CAPITAL NATIONAL ART CENTRE 1969” on both sides, depicting buildings.
A circular gold-toned token featuring “QUEENSLAND SUNSHINE STATE” with quadrant images on one side, and “SUNSHINE COAST TOURIST DOLLAR” on its reverse.
A circular bronze-toned token inscribed “COLLECTION NATIONALE MÉDAILLE OFFICIELLE MONNAIE DE PARIS ÉDITION LIMITÉE” on its obverse, with its reverse referencing the Paris Mint and “À LA GRANDE HISTOIRE DE FRANCE”.
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