Medal - City of Stellenbosch 300th Anniversary

€109,079.00
LocationSouth Africa
Year1979
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionTombac
Weight25.2 g
Diameter37.3 mm
Thickness2.6 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth with the issue number stamped at the top
PeriodRepublic (1961-date)
NoticeObverse: Arthur Sutherland
Reverse: Lourens de Lange
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionThe coat of arms of Stellenbosch with motto: “FORTE ET SUPERBUS” on a scroll below. Signed “ALS” below left.
Obverse letteringFORTE ET SUPERBUS ALS
Obverse script
Reverse descriptionThe facade of the Kruithuis (gunpowder magazine), known as the Braak, now a museum, with mountains behind. Signed: “LDL” below right. Below: “STELLENBOSCH / 1679 -1979”.
Reverse letteringLDL STELLENBOSCH 1679 - 1979
Reverse script
EngraverPretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)
Mintage1979  - -
Catalog ID3922964630
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