SIERRA LEONE. Chief's Medal, ca. 1870. Silver, 72.2mm. 3.5mm thick at rim, 103.05 grams. Holed for suspension with jump ring. Jamieson 49 var. Extremely Fine. Obv. Types as above. Rev. Types as above, Arms in measurably different style, SIERRA above, LEONE below in bold lettering. Polished surfaces recall wear by the Chief recipient, obverse bears scattered surface tics.
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