RSA (Pre-1994): Transvaal Numismatic 5th Convention (Kruger)
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Form:
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Circular. Gold proof-like. Silver and bronze matt and lacquered
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By:
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Tommy Sasseen / South African Mint |
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Date:
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1974 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0062b;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 38.1 mm | Gold (9 ct) | 31.1 gm | $420 | | 38.1 mm | Silver | 29.0 gm | $40 | | 38.1 mm | Bronze | 23.7 gm | $10 |
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Edge:
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Plain. Gold stamped: "9CT" and a sequence number. This medal "35".
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Obverse:
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Bust of Paul Kruger in top hat, front. Signed: “TS” below the bust. Legend: “TRANSVAAL NUMISMATIESE VERENIGING NUMISMATIC SOCIETY”.
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Reverse:
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Two large birds standing on ground, five small birds around. Signed: “TS” below. In the exergue: “KONVENSIE 5 (large) CONVENSION”. Silver medal stamped: “SILVER” at the foot.
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Notes:
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The set of three comes inside a red leather case lettered in gold on the outside: “TRANSVAALSE NUMISMATIESE VERENIGING (in an arc) / TRANSVAAL NUMISMATIC SOCIETY (in an arc) / 5 (large over 2 lines) National Convention / Nasionale Konvensie”.
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