Miniature circular cupro-nickel medal with laterally-pierced ball suspension; the face with the crowned head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, circumscribed ‘ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F: D:’ (Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen, Defender of the Faith’; the reverse with the crowned cipher of Queen Elizabeth II centrally, circumscribed ‘ST CHRISTOPHER NEVIS INDEPENDENCE • 19th SEPTEMBER 1983’; two scratches to the lower part of the face; diameter 18.11mm (0.71 inch); on original ribbon.
The Medal was instituted in 1983 to mark the independence of the country. It was issued in small numbers and is rare, especially in miniature
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