SA Union: Elizabeth II Coronation: Penzance School Durban
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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: 329; Laidlaw: 0094v;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 32.3 mm x 35.2 mm | Lacquered Darkened Bronze | 13.6 gm | $30 |
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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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Crown with: "P (stop below) S" in large letters below. Legend on a raised band above: " PENZANCE SCHOOL" and below between cross stops: "CORONATION".
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Notes:
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Reported mintage: 670 in bronze, 2 in silver.
Penzance Road Government School was established on 16th February 1920. It is located on the road to Umbilo in Glenwood, Durban. It is now a primary school.
Laidlaw 1408 is a sporting award medal from Penzance School
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