RSA (Pre-1994): 4th National Convention: Transvaal Numismatic Society: Exhibitor
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Tommy Sasseen / South African Mint |
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Date:
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1970 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1209;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 38.1 mm | Bronze | 24.8 gn | ? |
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Edge:
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Plian.
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Obverse:
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An oblique view of the Union Buildings and gardens in Pretoria. Signed: “T.S.” below. Below across, a large letter: “4” followed on two lines by: “NATIONAL CONVENTION / NASIOLALE KONVENSIE” and below that: “PRETORIA / 1970”. Legend: “TRANSVAAL.NUMISMATIESE VERENIGING.NUMISMATIC SOCIETY”
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Reverse:
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Legend above: "EXHIBITOR / UITSTALLER". Space below for engraving. This medal in script: "Pastor J.F. Rowlands".
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Notes:
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Comes inside a blue square fitted case from the S.A. Mint. In gold lettering on the outside of the lid: THE TRANSVAAL NUMISMATIC SOCIETY / DIE TRANSVAALSE NUMISMATIESE VERENIGING / 4 National Convention / Nasionale Konvensie / 1970”. This medal also comes with a presentation ticket to Pastor J.F. Rowland.
The reference for the commemorative medal for the exhibition is Laidlaw 0292.
Pastor J.F. Rowlands was a renowned Natal numismatist and founding president of the Natal Numismatic Society. At one time he was reputed to have the most extensive collection of British Crowns in existence together with the signatures of each monarch. Outside numismatics he is better known for his evangelical work among the Indian community in Durban.
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