SA Union: Elizabeth II Coronation: South Africa Set: Gold
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Form:
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Circular. Proof-like finish.
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By:
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Henry Paget (obv) / Ernest Naylor (rev) from a coloured drawing by Cynthia Letty / South African Mint. |
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Date:
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1953 |
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Ref:
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AM2: 312; Laidlaw: 0094g;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 32.1 mm | 15ct Gold | 18.9 gm | $480 |
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Edge:
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Plain. Stamped with the 15ct gold SA Mint mark.
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Obverse:
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Crowned head of the Queen, right. Signed: “HP” below the truncation. Legend: “ELIZABETH SECUNDA .”
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Reverse:
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An open Disa (a South African orchid) and two buds. Monogram: “EN” below. Legend on a raised band above: “(stop) KRONING (stop) CORONATION (stop)” and on a scroll below: “2.6.1953”.
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Notes:
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Issued as a set of three inside an oblong blue SA Mint case consisting of this gold medal together with a silver and bronze medal with different reverse designs.
Mintage of 1,000 sets of three recorded.
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