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| Location | Australia |
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| Year | 1988 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The field is filled with multi-line inscribed text in relief identifying George D. Dean as numismatist and collector, with dates 1964 and 1984 referencing his association with Coles Book Arcade. In the lower portion of the field, a stylised rainbow motif appears in low relief, beneath which the collector's address is inscribed. The whole is bordered by a beaded 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 | A detailed relief depiction of a palm tree dominates the field, its fronds spreading widely and its base surrounded by low foliage. Inscribed text flanks the trunk on both sides and continues along the lower portion of the field, commemorating E.W. Cole. The engraver's initials A.J.P. appear in the lower right field. The whole is bordered by a beaded rim. |
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