.945 ozt Prince Edward Island Province Silver

This is a Canadian commemorative silver medal celebrating Prince Edward Island's entry into Confederation.

The medal commemorates Prince Edward Island joining the Canadian Confederation on July 1, 1873.

It features the Lady's Slipper (Sabot de la Vierge), which is the provincial flower of Prince Edward Island.

The text is presented in both English and French.

The round depicts Province House, the legislative building of Prince Edward Island.

It also features an outline map of Prince Edward Island with a star marking the location of Charlottetown.

The text "PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND" and "CHARLOTTETOWN" is inscribed around the image.

LADY'S SLIPPER SABOT DE LA VIERGE
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ENTERED CONFEDERATION JULY 1, 1873
L'ILE-DU-PRINCE-EDOUARD
ENTRE DANS LA CON-FEDERATION LE 1er JUILLET 1873

This specific piece is part of a set of 12 sterling silver medals issued by Franklin Mint Canada to commemorate the provinces and territories joining the Canadian Confederation in 1867.

Content: .945 oz troy of fine silver

Mint: The Franklin Mint

Weight approx. : 31.79 g  or 29.405 g fine silver

Diameter approx. : 44.37 mm

Purity: 92.5% written STERLING on the edge