Cape Colony: Boer War: Royal Visit of Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Myers Bros. Cape Town |
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Date:
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1901 |
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Ref:
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AM2: 62; Laidlaw: 0294;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 38.7 mm | Copper-Bronze | 29.4gm | $80 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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On the left, in an oval frame, bareheaded bust of the Duchess, front. On the right, in a oval frame, bust of the Duke in naval uniform with cap, front. Between the frames, sea with radiant sun on the horizon, rays extending upwards. Clasped hands below. On a scroll at the top, across: "DUKE & DUCHESS (in an arc) / OF / CORNWALL / & YORK". Legend at the bottom: "CAPE COLONY'S WELCOME".
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Reverse:
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Within a laurel wreath tied at the bottom, arms of the Cape Colony with antelope supporters, Hope crest and motto: “.SPIES.BONA.”. Below on a raised cartouche, almost obscuring the wreath, across: “TO COMMEMORATE / THE VISIT OF THE / DUKE & DUCHESS OF CORNWALL / & YORK TO / CAPE COLONY / 1901”. Maker’s name close to the rim: “MEYERS BROS (left) CAPE TOWN (bottom) AND (right, the remainder indistinct”.
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Notes:
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The visit to South Africa was part of a world tour of British Colonies to show Royal appreciation for their support during the Boer War.
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