Great Britain: Boer War: Tribute to Lord Roberts / Angel
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Form:
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Circular. Cast.
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By:
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Emil Fuchs |
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Date:
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1901 |
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Ref:
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BHM: 3731; Laidlaw: 1123;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 23.7 mm | Copper | 6.6 gm | $70 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Bareheaded bust of Roberts, front. Signed over shoulder on left: "FUCHS" and on right: "1900".
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Reverse:
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Winged angel in flight over earth, right, shouldering broadsword wrapped in flag on standard. British Isles below on right and signed: "E. FUCHS" above that. Sun behind with rays extending to the rim.
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Notes:
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Probably made for the return of Lord Roberts to Great Britain in January 1901.
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