Winston Churchill Gold Medallion

Sir Winston Spencer Churchill on Gold Medallion Reverse of 1966 British Prime Ministers Gold Medallion 1966 British Prime Ministers Gold Medallion in Presentation Box Miniature Coloured Print Medallion in Presentation Box

The Gold Medallion
A whole rash of commemorative medallions were issued after the death of the great man in 1965, and a further few on the centenary of his birth in 1974. These medallions vary greatly in size and quality. Some are very impressive, being struck in a large size, and with high relief giving great detail. This medallion is one of the most unusual we have seen. not only is it an attractive medal in 18 carat gold, engraved by Norris, but it is in the form of a box. The two halves form a precise push fit, and together they house a collection of 13 miniature coloured prints, plus a further pair of paper "medallions", one each in the inside of the front and rear halves of the box.

The Miniatures
To follow - 23rd July 2007

Original Box
Complete with original box, which is itself rather disappointing, and almost detracts from the medallion itself.

Description
The hallmark showing it to be 18 carat gold, with the sponsor's mark TK&S, from the Birmingham Assay office.
The inner lid of the box is foil blocked:
TOYE KENNING & SPENCER LTD
Certify that this is No. 25 of a limited issue of
ONLY 200
CHURCHILL CENTENARY PICTURE MEDALS
Struck in solid 18 ct. Gold
(signed) BE(?) Toye CHAIRMAN
19 - 21 GREAT QUEEN STREET, LONDON WC2B 5BE

Edge
The edge has a recessed centre section. Photograph to follow.

Technical Specifications

Description	Diameter	Weight	Fineness	Gold Content
1974 Churchill Centenary Medallion	76.5	180*	.750 (18)	4.34

Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Gross weight in grams. * Estimated
Fineness = Alloy = millesimal fineness, and carats.
Gold Content = Fine gold content in troy ounces.
Prices & Availability
We are always happy to buy and sell gold medals and medallions. Prices fluctuate according to a number of factors including gold bullion prices, condition, supply and demand.
Please contact us if there is a gold medallion you wish to buy or sell.

Price & Availability

Dates	Description	Issue Limit	Grade	Availability	Price £	Price $	Price €
1974	Churchill Centenary Medallion, Complete with Miniatures	200	About as Issued	Yes	£2,750	$5,500	€4,125

Buying & Selling
Buyers and sellers alike may be interested to note that gold medallions like these often trade at prices close to their intrinsic metal value. While this may not be what sellers wish to hear, it should delight potential buyers.
At the time of creating this page, we had a one of these medallions in stock, and would be happy to sell it for a modest premium over their intrinsic gold content, however as with many pages of our website, this page has a dual purpose, to sell our stock, and to provide information. If you have a similar medallion, which you would like to sell, we would be pleased to hear from you.

If you want to find the value of a coin you own, please take a look at our page I've Found An Old Coin, What's It Worth?