1969 Prince Charles' Investiture

Prince Charles on Obverse of 1969 Investiture Medallion

Medallions

Caernavon Castle on Reverse of 1969 Investiture Medallion

1969 Prince Charles' Investiture Medallions
Prince Charles was created The Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester in 26 July 1958, though his actual investiture did not take place until 1 July 1969
A number of medallists issued medals or medallions to celebrate the occasion.
The medal featured on this page is in silver-gilt (gold-plated on fine silver), and was engraved by Paul Vincze.
It is unlisted on Spink's "Catalogue of British Commemorative Medals 1158 to the present day", by Daniel Fearon.

Description
Obverse
A youthful-looking Prince Charles facing right, with the legend:
H.R.H. CHARLES PRINCE OF WALES
With the engravers name P. VINCZE below the neck.

Reverse
A crown above the Prince of Wales plumes, with Caernafon Castle below. The legend reads:
CAERNAVON INVESTITURE
1969
P. VINCZE

Specifications

Diameter	57
Weight	83.45
Alloy	0.999
ASW	2.6803

Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of Silver
ASW = Silver = Actual fine silver content in troy ounces.

Box & Certificate
The medallion is housed in a fitted blue leather box, but without a certificate.
We do not know the mintage.

Price & Availability

Description	Availability	Price £	Price $	Price €
1969 Prince Charles' Investiture Medallion Silver Gilt - by Paul Vincze	Yes	£50	$100	€75

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