commemorative medal / 1916 50th Aniversary, silver

1916 50th Anniversary medal in silver, 1966. The obverse depicts the GPO facade in flames, with a rising sun behind the portico, all in low relief. In raised letters above is 'AISÉIRI NA CÁSCA' and in raised numbers in exerque, '1916-1966'. The reverse bears, in raised letters, a facsimile of the signatures of the seven signatoires of the proclamation. Stamped with the maker's O'C 22, the jubilee mark, Hibernia, Harp Crown and date letter Y for 1966. Raised rim and serial No. 0001 punched on edge. Measures 1.4 inches in diameter.;