Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Jetons, Medals and Books

Medals, Jamaica, British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Kingston, 1966, a silver participation medal signed J.T. & Co [perhaps John Turton], arms of Jamaica and supporters, rev. crowned legend, hallmarked Birmingham 1966, 54mm (cf. Roehrs 1584). Matt surface, mint state, rare £120-150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Coins, Tokens and Medals of the Caribbean from the late Raymond Brandon Collection.

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The 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Kingston from 4 to 13 August 1966, with the track events at Independence Park. Jamaica won 12 medals, though no gold. These were the first Games to be held outside the so-called white dominions