RSA (Pre-1994): Transvaal Numismatic Society / Centenary of the Z.A.R. Coinage
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Form:
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Circular. Proof-like
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By:
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Tommy Sasseen / Transvaal Medallic Society |
Date:
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1992 |
Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0763;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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38.3 mm | Silver | 29.3 gm | $50 | 38.3 mm | Bronze | 23.8 gm | $18 |
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Edge:
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Obverse:
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On a concave field, a high-relief rendition of the Cullinan Diamond on which is superimposed miniatures of four gold coins that circulated in South Africa:
Top: Netherlands Ducat 1809 (trade coinage) - Reverse
Left: ZAR President Burgers Pond 1874 - Obverse
Right: ZAR President Kruger Pond 1892-1900 - Obverse
Bottom: ZAR Veldpond 1902 - Obverse
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Reverse:
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The coat of arms of the Z.A.R. Around above: “ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK”, and below between stops: “1892 – 1992”.
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Notes:
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Both medals issued in a white case lined with white silk and red velvet.
The obverse shows the emblem of the Transvaal Numismatic Society and appears on other earlier medals the Society. The designer’s initials: “T.S.” have been removed from this medal.
The first issue of the Paul Kruger ZAR coinage was struck in 1892.
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