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Award - Victoria Grahamstown Golden Jubilee Exhibition
| Location | Cape of Good Hope |
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| Year | 1887 |
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| Reference(s) | W&E#2443A1 |
| Obverse description | Detailed elevation of a large Victorian public building with a prominent central clock tower, set within an inner circle with the date in Roman numerals MDCCCLXXXVII in the exergue. The circular legend reads around the border. |
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| Obverse lettering | THE QUEENS JUBILEE SOUTH AFRICAN EXHIBITION MDCCCLXXXVII GRAHAMSTOWN |
| Reverse description | The upper field features a reclining figure of Mercury in high relief, leaning left with caduceus staff, a barrel and other trade goods at his side. Below, a recessed tablet framed by pilasters bears engraved award text. The maker's name J.S. WILLCOX and the inscription MADE IN GERMANY appear in small lettering on the shelf below the figure. |
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