Token - British Empire Exhibition

Location The Bahamas
Year 1924
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Brass (lacquered)
Weight
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Constellation above a rock formation beside a palm tree
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering WEST INDIAN & ATLANTIC GROUP BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION 1924
Reverse description Former colonial badge of the Bahamas, which includes a British sailing ship at sea chasing away two pirate ships, encircled by a buckled strap adorned with the Tudor crown
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering FINEST CLIMATE IN THE WORLD EXPULSIS PIRATIS RESTITUTA COMMERCIA BAHAMAS
(Translation: Pirates Expelled ? Commerce Restored)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1675228110
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