Coin: Presented by His excellency The Governor General (Earl Grey - Canada)

By amac, 6 July, 2009
Description

Another item I found while cleaning out my mother's house. It was *perhaps* given to my great-great grandfather, Andrew Thomson of Quebec City since his accomplishments fit the time frame in question.
http://www.biographi.ca/009004-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=7104&&PHPSESSID=ych…

But I really don't know for sure.

Category
Coins and Currency
Medium
Gold.. maybe?
Distinguishing marks
E. FUCHS , Manufactured by The Mint. Birmingham Limited
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
2" in diameter, about 2mm thick in a 3"sq red leather box
Date Period
1904 - 1911 The period Earl Grey was governor-general of Canada
Weight
pretty heavy for it's size
History
unknown
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Photos

mmbwells

15 years 3 months ago

The Artist name is Emil Fuchs. He did alot of work for the Upper Class in the late 1800's and early 1900's. I know he did coronation (sp) metals for the Queen of England. He also did a postage stamp. I have a relief by him. As an artist he did alot using all mediums- Painting, Sculpture, Bronzes etc.-Michelle

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