SA Union: American Athletic Team's Visit to Johannesburg
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Form:
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Circular with central medallion bonded to back piece
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By:
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Date:
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1950 |
Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1002;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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45.0 mm | Lightly Gilded Silver | 44.2 gm | $35 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Raised reeded rim. Laurel wreath tied at the bottom around central medallion showing athlete sprinting to the left, spectators in stand behind.
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Reverse:
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Raised reeded rim. Engraved across: "To commemorate (in an arc) THE AMERICAN ATHLETIC TEAM'S / visit to / JOHANNESBURG / 1950 (in an arc)". Stamped: "SILVER" at the foot.
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Notes:
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