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 10 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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