SA Union: Elizabeth II Coronation:Towns: Mafeking
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Form:
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Circular. Bronze medal with attached lug with hole for link ring to a pin hanger.
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By:
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Henry Paget |
Date:
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1953 |
Ref:
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AM2: 323; Laidlaw: 0094d;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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32.0 mm | Silver | 16.9 gm | $25 | 32.3 mm x 35.3 mm | Bronze | 14.5 gm | $10 |
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Edge:
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Plain. Silver medal stamped with the South African mint hallmark for sterling silver
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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 Mafeking with motto: “NE CEDE”. On a raised band: “MAFEKING” and below: “. CORONATION . KRONING .”
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Notes:
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Silver medal comes in a blue case from the South African Mint.
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