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| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1897 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The Royal Arms of the United Kingdom centrally displayed, supported by a lion and a unicorn, with the motto DIEU ET MON DROIT on a ribbon below. Surrounding the central achievement, two symmetrical fan-shaped arrangements of named panels list the territories of the British Empire. Below the arms, the legend THE BRITISH EMPIRE and the date A.D. 1897 appear above a circular cartouche inscribed PEACE LOVE AND UNION, flanked by decorative scrollwork. The maker's signature SPINK & SON and LONDON appear in the lower field. |
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| Reverse lettering | THE BRITISH EMPIRE A.D. 1897 PEACE LOVE AND UNION DIEU ET MON DROIT SPINK & SON LONDON |
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