490

Canada - 1875 Leroux 1540 R-5, SANDHAM'S MEDALLIC HISTORY medal.

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Medals & Tokens Start Price:150.00 CAD Estimated At:175.00 - 225.00 CAD
Canada - 1875 Leroux 1540 R-5, SANDHAM'S MEDALLIC HISTORY medal.
Leroux 1540 R-5, SANDHAM'S MEDALLIC HISTORY medal. The American Journal of Numismatics Volume XV July 1880 - July 1881, Page 55 CXXXII list a possible 4 or 5 in WM and 1 in copper. The die was defaced and discarded by Sandham but several were struck anyway. Obv.: Arms of Montréal in Centre with outer ring "SANDHAM'S MEDALLIC HISTORY OF MONTRÉAL". Rev.: JACQUES CARTIER framed by filigree in centre with "fleurs de Lys VISITED HOCHELAGA fleurs de Lys OCTOBER 3RD 1535". Extra Fine, WM-45, 38.0 grams. Edge: Plain with several knocks. Note: First the writer has ever seen. RARE.