SA Union: Elizabeth II Coronation:Towns: Barberton
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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: 317; Laidlaw: 0094w;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 32.2 mm x 35.1 mm | Bronze | 12.9 gm | $13 |
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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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Coat of arms of Barberton, showing three Barberton Daisies, antelope crest and motto: "CONSILIO ET LABORE". Legend above: "CORONATION (left) KRONING (right)" and below: "BARBERTON".
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Notes:
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Barberton is a town 360 kilometres east of Johannesburg, which has its origin in the 1880s gold rush in the region.
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