Country ** Exonumia ** (Tokens - Southern Rhodesia)
Type: Medallion / Token
Year: 1947
Mintage: -
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 14.7 g
Diameter: 32.6 mm
Thickness: 2.4 mm
Shape: Round with a loop and pin
Grade: AU55
Medallion to commemorate the royal visit to Southern Rhodesia of Their Majesties in 1947.
Obverse:
Conjoined crowned and robed busts of the King and Queen, left. Signed: “PM” on the King’s shoulder. Legend on a raised band above: “ROYAL VISIT”, laurel sprigs below.
Lettering: ROYAL VISIT
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse:
Coat of arms of Southern Rhodesia with Sable Antelope supporters, Zimbabwe Bird crest and motto: “SIT NOMINE DIGNA”. Legend: “SOUTHERN RHODESIA” and: “1947” below
Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
SIT NOMINE DIGNA
1947
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge:
Smooth with lug at the top
Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces9...
Colección : Exonumia