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1 Penny Orange Free State
| Issuer | Orange Free State |
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| Year | 1888 |
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| Diameter | 30.48 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central shield of Type I design (straight top and sides) bearing the arms of the Orange Free State: the upper two-thirds of the shield depicts an orange tree flanked by three sheep to the left and a lion to the right, while the lower third shows an ox-wagon facing left; the shield is surmounted by three bugle horns, two in chief and one in base. The shield is flanked by a palm branch to the left and a laurel branch to the right, both tied at the base with a ribbon. A patriotic motto is inscribed on a ribbon scroll beneath the shield, with the state legend arching above and the date appearing in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | ORANJE VRYJSTAAT GEDULD EN MOED 1888 (Translation: Orange Free State Patience and courage) |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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