 Undated Upper Canada Preserved Medal. Silver. Plain edge. Gem Uncirculated. 51.1 mm. 1,136.9 gns. (73.57 gms.). 4.0-4.3 mm. thick. Signed T. Wyon, Jr. A simply stunning specimen. The obverse is beautifully toned in iridescent blue, rose and pale champagne. The reverse is very pale silver gray in the centers with light russet and pale rose around the periphery. The fields are brightly reflective with nearly full proof flash showing. Nicely struck with full detail showing, particularly in the St. Lawrence River in the center of the reverse. These were originally struck for the Loyal and Patriotic Society of Upper Canada and were intended to be presentation medals for gallant service during the War of 1812 but were never issued as such.
Ex Robert Brule on May 17, 1961.
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