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SA Union: Elizabeth II Coronation:Towns: Mafeking

SA Union: Elizabeth II Coronation:Towns: MafekingSA Union: Elizabeth II Coronation:Towns: Mafeking
SA Union: Elizabeth II Coronation:Towns: MafekingSA Union: Elizabeth II Coronation:Towns: Mafeking
Form: Circular. Bronze medal with attached lug with hole for link ring to a pin hanger.
By: Henry Paget
Date: 1953
Ref:  AM2: 323; Laidlaw: 0094d;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
32.0 mmSilver16.9 gm$25
32.3 mm x 35.3 mmBronze14.5 gm$10

Edge: Plain. Silver medal stamped with the South African mint hallmark for sterling silver

Obverse: 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.

Reverse: Coat of arms of Mafeking with motto: “NE CEDE”. On a raised band: “MAFEKING” and below: “. CORONATION . KRONING .”

Notes: Silver medal comes in a blue case from the South African Mint.