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| Location | South African Republic (South Africa (pre-Union)) |
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| Year | 1897 |
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| Composition | Pewter |
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| Obverse description | Crowned and veiled bust of Queen Victoria in left-facing profile, wearing a jewelled necklace, with the inscription 'H.M. QUEEN' to the left and 'VICTORIA' to the right of the effigy. A crown appears at the top of the field, and the Royal Arms are displayed in relief at the base. The commemorative legend encircles the design on a raised banner within the outer milled border. |
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| Obverse lettering | TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA |
| Reverse description | The arms of the Transvaal (South African Republic) displayed centrally, featuring an eagle displayed above the shield with crossed flags and the motto ribbon 'EENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT' below. The British Royal Arms with lion and unicorn supporters appear above, and the dates 1837 and 1897 are incorporated within a wreath of oak leaves and acorns flanking the central device. The legend 'TRANSVAAL' arcs above the arms and 'SOUTH AFRICA' below, with the maker's mark 'CRUM BROS' at the base. |
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