.79 ozt Thomas Becket Archbishop Silver

This vintage medal features a relief image of Thomas à Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, with the inscription "THOMAS À BECKET ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY 1118-1170" around the border.

The medal was issued to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the martyrdom of Thomas à Becket (1118–1170), who served as the Archbishop of Canterbury. 

The coin depicts the assassination of Archbishop Thomas Becket by knights in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. 

It commemorates the life and historical significance of the 12th-century saint.

The design includes religious iconography such as a cross and a halo.

The medal likely dates from a later period honoring the historical figure.

It is a collectible item focused on historical or religious numismatics.

Content approx.: .7943 troy oz. fine silver

Mint: The Franklin Mint

Diameter approx.: 38.82 mm

Thickness approx.: 2.4 mm

Weight approx.: 26.71 g or 24.70675 fine silver

Purity: 92.5%

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