Watch List notes:

Medal; Canadian Confederation Centennial Gold Medal Pair, 1867-1967. Commemorating the institution of the Confederation of Canada 1867. AV, 22K, 398.7g (12.819 oz, 1867, edge Hallmarked 22K and "No. 12") & 402.1g (12.929 oz, 1967, edge Hallmarked 22K and "No. 12"); 76mm, by J.S. & A.B, Wyon (1867), struck by John Pinches, Ltd., London. Only 25 Pairs were struck. The "1867" medal depicts a Veiled and crowned Queen Victoria facing left; Rx: Britannia seated facing right with the British Lion at her right and four allegoric figures representingAgriculture, etc before her; The "1967" medal depicts a Canadian Maple Leaf at center. with CONFEDERATION around and the dates 1867/1967 on top; all surrounded by the arms of the 12 provinces; Rx: a modern representation of the four allegoric figures. The "1867" medal: Proof with mirror fields and matte devices, the obverse with scr at 3 o'clock and struck-thru thread? at 10-11 o'clock, the edge with some blemishes. The "1967" medal: Proof with reflective fields and matte devices, the obverse near perfect while the reverse exhibits numerous scratches in several locations around the rim inot the design elements; the edge with a couple of rim bruises, nicks. Both medals exhibit golden-orange toning. Housed in their original blue velvet/satin lined navy blue leather box with gilt imprint and frame on top lid. Accompanied by its original certificate stating that this is Set 12 of 25 issued. Lot of 2 medals - Rare and seldom offered.