SA Union: Formation of the Union of South Africa: Port Elizabeth
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Form:
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Circular holed for a ring and a second
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By:
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Date:
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1910 |
Ref:
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AM2: 118; Laidlaw: 0086b;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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32.1 mm | Pewter (Large Crown) | 18.0 gm | $15 |
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Edge:
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Plain
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Obverse:
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Winged Mercury over the sea, holding a wreath in his right hand while his left arm cradles a cornucopia spreading bounty over the shoreline of South Africa at the foot. Behind, a radiant sun and, to the left, a sailing ship. Legend: “TO COMMEMORATE THE UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA 31ST. MAY 1910”.
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Reverse:
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Crown surrounded by four circular cameos containing the coats of arms of the territories comprising the union, each identified by a ribbon: “CAPE COLONY”, “NATAL”, “ORANGE FREE STATE”, and “TRANSVAAL”. Across, and divided by the arms of the Cape Colony: “MAY (left) 1910 (right)”. Legend, separated from the design by a circle of rope tied at the foot: “PORT ELIZABETH MUNICIPALITY”
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Notes:
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The obverse is the same as Laidlaw 0086a. The reverse design is also the same but the legend and other lettering differ. Large crown variety.
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