SA Union: Johannesburg Numismatic Society: Foundation Member
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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South African Mint |
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Date:
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1951 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1393;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 39 mm | Silver | 27.8 gm | $55 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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On a cartouch with a laurel sprig behind, a rectangle: "27-7-1950". Above that across: "FOUNDATION / MEMBER" Above again, a leaf. Legend above: "JOHANNESBURG NUMISMATIC / SOCIETY".
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Reverse:
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Within a laurel wreath, space for engraving. This medal: " R. CRAGGS" Stamped hallmarks: "(lion head) STG D (for 1951) S.A.M"
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Notes:
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Presented to the foundation members of the Johannesburg Numismatic Society. The Society was founded in 1950 but the medal was presented in the following year. The Society is now known as the National Numismatic Society of South Africa.
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