SA Union: Royal Visit of Prince George to Durban
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Royal Mint, Pretoria |
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Date:
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1934 |
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Ref:
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AM2: 218; Laidlaw: 0026;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 30 mm | Bronze | 13 gm | $5 |
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Edge:
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Plain
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Obverse:
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Durban coat of arms with motto: “DEBILE PRINCIPIUM MELIOR FORTUNA SEQUETOR” on a ribbon below.
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Reverse:
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Text across: “TO COMMEMORATE / THE VISIT OF / H.R.H. / PRINCE GEORGE / TO DURBAN / MARCH / 1934”
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Notes:
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Prince George was the second son of George V. He became King George VI after the abdication of his brother King Edward VIII in 1936.
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