1974 Churchill Centenary Gold Medals, by Gregory
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, FRS, PC (Can)
A trio of 22 carat gold medallions of Sir Winston Spencer Churchill by Gregory & Co Jewellers Ltd, issued for the centenary of Churchill's birth 1874 - 1974.
The two larger sizes were also produced in silver.

The Gold Medallions 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.

Description Each medallion is similar except for its size.

Obverse
A large and inpressive facing portrait of Churchill wearing a spotted bow tie and a three-piece suit. The legend (inscription) reads:
WINSTON SPENCER CHURCHILL
CENTENARY
1874 - 1974

Reverse The design on the reverse shows a number of artefacts and implements which were associated with Churchill, all superimposed on that looks like a representation of the Cross of St. George:

  • A ceremonial sword, signifying he was a a Knight of the Garter.
  • A quill pen, inkstand, blotter, and open book. Churchill was a reknowned author, and 1953 winner of a Nobel Prize for Literature.
  • A trowel. Churchill was a freemason.
  • A scroll, probably a diploma. He held a number of honorary doctorates.
  • An academic cpa with plumes. He was rector or chancellor of at least three unversities.
  • Brush stands. Chuchill was a keen artist.
The whole of the reverse is surrounded by a garter, as in the Order of the Garter, with its inscription:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE

Edge
The edge is plain, apart from the hallmark showing it to be 22 carat gold, with the sponsor's mark G & Co Ld, from the London Assay Office.

Technical Specifications

Description Diameter Weight Fineness Gold Content
1974 Churchill Centenary Medallion
56.5 134.05 .916 (22) 3.9065
1974 Churchill Centenary Medallion
37.5 42.65 .916 (22) 1.2570
1974 Churchill Centenary Medallion
21.5 7.65 .916 (22) 0.2255
Set of 3 Medallions
184.35 .916 (22) 5.4331

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.

Set Of Three Medallions, 1974 Churchill Centenary

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Sir Winston Spencer Churchill
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