SA Union: Elizabeth II Coronation: Towns: East London
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Form:
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Circular. Bronze medal has attached lug with hole for link ring to a pin hanger.
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By:
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Henry Paget / South African Mint |
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Date:
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1953 |
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Ref:
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AM2: 320; Laidlaw: 0094b;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 32.2 mm | Silver | 17.0 gm | $35 | | 32.2 mm x 35.4 mm | Bronze | 13.7 gm | $10 |
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Edge:
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Plain. Silver medal stamped: "(springbok head) STG F (for 1953) S.A.M".
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Obverse:
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Crowned head of Elizabeth II, right. Legend: “ELIZABETH SECUNDA .”. The date across divided by the Queen’s neck: “2.6. (left) 1953 (right)”. Signed: “H.P.” below the truncation.
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Reverse:
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Coat of arms of East London with motto: “ANIMO ET FIDE”. On a ribbon above: “THE MUNICIPALITY OF THE” and below: “CITY OF EAST LONDON”. Legend on a raised band on left: “CORONATION” and between stops on right: “KRONING”.
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Notes:
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Silver medal comes in a blue case lined with white silk: "SAM" and blue velvet.
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