Medal - Visit of Joseph Chamberlain in South Africa

Location South Africa
Year 1903
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver
Weight 59.3 g
Diameter 51 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Edge Smooth
Lettering: SILVER
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Hern#572, BHM#3888, Eimer#1876, AM2#99, Laidlaw#0018
Obverse description Full face bust of Joseph Chamberlain with monocle in morning dress with orchid in buttonhole.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering THE RIGHT HON. J. CHAMBERLAIN. M.P.
Reverse description Standing to the right, Peace clasping a dove to her shoulder and with her right arm raised in blessing. Behind, a radiant the sun, inscribed: “UNITY” in an arc above, over the sea on which a ship is steaming. On the left, a ribbon: “GOOD HOPE”. Below, an ornamental cartouche bearing a incused inscription.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SOUTH AFRICA 1903 I GO TO S.AFRICA // WITH THE MOST // EARNEST DESIRE // TO BRING TOGETHER THE PEOPLE // INTO ONE GREAT // AFRICAN NATION // UNDER THE BRITISH FLAG
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6553349440
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