Medal - George VI Royal Visit, Vaughtons

€2.00
LocationSouth Africa
Year1947
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionGilding metal plated brass
Weight17.1 g
Diameter32.5 mm
Thickness2.54 mm
ShapeRound with a loop
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s) W&E#7891A1, AM#281, Laidlaw#0271
Obverse descriptionConjoined crowned busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
Obverse letteringKING GEORGE VI · QUEEN ELIZABETH
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionUnion of South Africa coat of arms, splitting date. Rose to the left, protea to the right. Text below.
Reverse lettering19 47 TO COMMEMORATE ROYAL VISIT TO STH. AFRICA
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverVaughtons, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1866-date)
Mintage1947  - -
Catalog ID7325984000
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