Z.A. Republic: Boer War Kruger Sixpence Mounted in Frame
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Form:
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Circular, Cast mounting with two flanges
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By:
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? |
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Date:
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1901 (?) |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1354;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 38.3 mm | White Metal Frame Holding Silver | 25.8 gm | $18 |
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Edge:
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Plain. Thickness 7.7 mm
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Obverse:
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Obverse of ZAR Kruger Sixpence mounted under transparent cover within metal frame. In high relief, legend on frame above: "Anglo.Boer.War" and below: "99.90.1901".
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Reverse:
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Plain.
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Notes:
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The date is difficult to interpret possibly because the person who made the casting found the change of century confusing.
The legends in English suggest that this was probably made by a British soldiers with access to a smithy for working medal.
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