Medal - Jan van Riebeeck Tercentenary: School Children

Location South Africa
Year 1952
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 13.5 g
Diameter 32.2 mm
Thickness 2.1 mm
Shape Round with a loop
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description The bust of van Riebeeck on top of a column. To the right a boy placing a wreath on van Riebeeck’s head. To the left a girl bringing a palm fond. Signed: “Z.K.B.” at the base of the column.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering Z.K.B.
Reverse description Thick edge. Wording that describes the event being commemorated. Ornate lines dividing Afrikaans and English writing.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering JAN VAN RIEBEECK DRIEHONDERD - JARIGE GEDENKDAG ~~~~~ TERCENTENARY ~~~~~ 6 APRIL 1952
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3259565980
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