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
Medallion Specifications
Description
Diameter
Weight
Alloy
AGW
Churchill Gold Medallion
22
8.42
0.916
0.2480
Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres
Weight = Approximate weight in grams
Fineness = millesimal fineness.
AMW = Actual fine precious metal content in troy ounces.
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Obverse of Churchill Gold Medallion
Reverse of Churchill Gold Medallion
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