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RSA (Pre-1994): Jan van Riebeeck, 300th Anniversary of Death

RSA (Pre-1994): Jan van Riebeeck, 300th Anniversary of DeathRSA (Pre-1994): Jan van Riebeeck, 300th Anniversary of Death
Form: Circular
By: South African Commemorative Mint
Date: 1977
Ref:  AM2: 592A; Laidlaw: 0385;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
38 mmGold (18ct)31.5 gm$900

Edge: Plain. Stamped: "E.T+ 18CT (springbok head) D (for 1977".

Obverse: Within a toothed border round the rim. half-length figure of van Riebeeck, half right, in wig wearing cape against background of ships in Table Bay with Table Mountain behind. Signed: "WG" above the design on the right. Legend: "JAN VAN RIEBEECK 1618-1677".

Reverse: Toothed border round the rim. Dutch Lion of Nassau within a crowned circular band: "NEDERL[ANDS]CHE OOST-INDISCHE [CO]MPAGNIE (ornament at the bottom)". Two seals obscure the inscription, on the left seal : "VOC" and on the right a sailing ship. Legend below: "JARE 300 YEARS".

Notes: Issued inside a case with a descriptive brochure: "Father of the Nation" stating that 5,000 medals were made and a certificate from the South African Bureau if Standards.