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| Location | India - British |
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| Year | 1884 |
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| Diameter | 51 mm |
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| Obverse description | The arms of the Earl of Dufferin with two lion supporters, surmounted by an earl's coronet and flanked by maple leaf sprays, with a scroll motto reading PER VIAS RECTAS below. The circumferential legend reads PRESENTED BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR GENERAL, within a beaded border. The engravers' signature J.S. & A.B. WYON SC. appears in small lettering at the base of the design. |
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| Reverse description | Central device of a heart resting within a crescent moon, encircled by a garter or collar chain bearing pendant orders and decorations, surmounted by an earl's coronet. Two crossed flags appear in the field to left and right. The circumferential legend reads THE EARL OF DUFFERIN VICEROY OF INDIA, with the date 1884 at the base flanked by stars, all within a beaded border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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