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| Location | Australia |
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| Year | 1984 |
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| Diameter | 31 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse field is filled with multi-line raised legends identifying George D. Dean as a numismatist and collector, spanning the years 1964 to 1984, with reference to Coles Book Arcade and the categories tokens, medals, and memorabilia. In the lower portion of the field, a stylised rainbow motif in low relief arches over the address inscription. The entire design is bordered by a beaded inner rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | GEORGE D. DEAN NUMISMATIST & COLLECTOR 1964 — of — 1984 COLES BOOK ARCADE TOKENS, MEDALS MEMORABILIA 8 WOOLTON ST. TARRAGINDI QLD. 4121 |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a detailed relief depiction of a palm tree with drooping fronds occupying the upper and central field, its trunk rising from a clump of grass at the base. Flanking the trunk in the lower field is a two-column motivational legend in raised lettering. The engraver's initials AJP appear in the exergue below the base of the tree. The design is bordered by a beaded inner rim. |
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