SA Union: Elizabeth II Coronation: Towns: Port Shepstone
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Form:
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Circular, attached lug with hole for link ring to a pin hanger.
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By:
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Henry Paget |
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Date:
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1953 |
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Ref:
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AM2: 328; Laidlaw: 0094c;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 32.4 mm x 35.3 mm | Bronze | 12.6 gm | $10 |
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Edge:
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Plain
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Obverse:
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Crowned head of Elizabeth II, right. Legend: “ELIZABETH SECUNDA .”. The date across divided by the Queen’s neck: “2.6. (left) 1953 (right)”. Signed: “H.P.” below the truncation.
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Reverse:
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A three masted sailing ship at sea within a raised life ring inscribed: “BOROUGH OF PORT SHEPSTONE”. Around above: “CORONATION” and below between stops: “KRONING”
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Notes:
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The town of Port Shepstone is situated on the south coast of Natal 120 kilometres south of Durban. It is named after Sir Theophilus Shepstone of the Natal government.
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