Z.A. Republic: Paul Kruger / Wreath Reverse
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Form:
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Circular.
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By:
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Made in Germany. |
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Date:
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c1895 |
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Ref:
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Hern: 440; ME: South African Republic 16; Laidlaw: 0420;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 16.7mm | Copper-Nickel | 1.4 gm | $25 | | 16.6 mm | Brass | 1.5 gm | $25 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Within a beaded border round the rim, bareheaded bust of Kruger, left (similar to Z.A.R coinage). Legend: "PAUL (left) KRUGER (right)".
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Reverse:
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Within a beaded border round the rim, oak wreath tied at the bottom. Stop between the tips of the wreath and in the middle.
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Notes:
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These medals were probably made in Germany for sale in the Z.A.R. Usually found with solder marks on the back presumably for a stick-pin that would have been attached in the Z.A.R. The stops on the reverse were probably guide marks for the correct orientation of the pin.
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