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Country ** Exonumia ** (Medals South Africa)
Type: Medallion / Token
Year: 1937
Mint: Cape Town
Composition: Gilded Bronze
Weight: 14.4 g
Diameter: 31.1 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Shape: Round with a loop
Grade: VF35
Medallion of King George VI & Queen Elizabeth crowned in 1937.
Obverse:
Conjoint busts of Monarchs facing left. Legend around and date between floral ornament.
Lettering:
KRONING
CORONATION
✿ 12 • 5 • 1937 ✿
Engraver: Langford Jones
Reverse:
Coat of arms in the center with English and Afrikaan lettering in a raised edge.
Lettering:
THE DIVISIONAL COUNCIL OF THE CAPE •
DIE AFDELINGSRAAD VAND DIE KAAP ◎
Edge:
Smooth with a loop.
Comments:
This medal was issued to hand out to school children in the Cape in commemoration of the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Collection : Exonumia