SA Union: First World War Peace: Cape Town from the Mayor
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Date:
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1919 |
Ref:
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AM2: 152; Laidlaw: 0015;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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32.3 mm | Silver | 15.9 gm | $200 | 32.3 mm | Nickel | 15.3 gm | $90 | 32.2 mm | White Metal | 8.9 gm | $35 |
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Edge:
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Plain
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Obverse:
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Dove with olive branch in its beak flying left over Table Bay with radiant sun behind Table Mountain. On a cartouche below: “STRUCK BY THE / MAYOR / OF CAPE TOWN / TO / COMMEMORATE (inclined)) / PEACE / 1919”. To the left an aloe plant in bloom.
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Reverse:
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Within a wreath of vine leaves and bunches of grapes: “. TOT . / . AANDEKEN . / . ANN DE . / . VREDE VAN . / . 1919 . (to commemorate the peace of 1919)”. Below the arms of Cape Town on a shield.
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Notes:
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