.914 ozt Winston Churchill Silver Round

This is a British commemorative silver medal struck in 1974 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sir Winston Churchill.

It marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill (1874–1974).

The obverse shows a highly detailed forward-facing portrait of Churchill wearing his signature bow tie and suit. The outer edge reads "WINSTON SPENCER CHURCHILL" with "CENTENARY 1874-1974" inscribed across the bottom.

Encircling the border is the Old French phrase "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" ("Shame on him who thinks evil of it"). This is the official motto of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Britain’s highest order of knighthood, into which Churchill was inducted as a Knight Companion in 1953.

The Design Symbols: Superimposed onto the Cross of St. George, the desk features an array of tools and objects honoring Churchill's multi-faceted life and hobbies:

Paintbrushes and Palette: Nodding to his well-known passion for landscape painting.

An Open Book and Scroll: Celebrating his career as a prolific author, historian, and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.

A Trowel and Brick Wall: Referencing his hobby of bricklaying at his home, Chartwell.

A Sword and Plumed Hat: Representing his military service and academic honors.

Content: .91419 troy oz. fine silver

Weight: 30.74 g or 28.4345 g fine silver

Diameter: 38.21 mm

Thickness: 2.6 mm

Purity: 92.5%

YearL 1974

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