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| Issuer | Orange Free State |
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| Year | 1888 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the coat of arms of the Orange Free State centrally positioned within the field, depicting a quartered shield bearing an ox wagon wheel, an orange tree, and a lion passant, surmounted by a fur-trimmed crest. The shield is flanked by symmetrical laurel and olive branches tied at the base, with a small six-pointed star appearing in each lower quadrant of the field. A ribbon banner below the shield bears the motto legend GEDULD EN MOED in raised Latin lettering. The legend ORANJE VRYJSTAAT arcs along the upper periphery within a beaded border, and the date 1888 is inscribed in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the denomination numeral '1' above the word PENNY in large, bold serif lettering, centrally positioned within an open field. The denomination is framed by a wreath of oak leaves and acorns, whose branches meet at a decorative floral tie at the base. The engraver's initials 'L.L.' appear on a small raised tablet at the lower center of the field, just below the denomination inscription. The entire design is contained within a beaded border consistent with the obverse. |
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