Medal - George VI (Royal Visit) 1947 front Medal - George VI (Royal Visit) 1947 back
Medal - George VI (Royal Visit) 1947 photo
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Medal - George VI Royal Visit

1947 year
Gilding metal plated bronze 14.1 g 32.6 mm
Description
Location
Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955)
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Commemorative medals › Visit medals
Year
1947
Composition
Gilding metal plated bronze
Weight
14.1 g
Diameter
32.6 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#97995
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Southern Rhodesia with Sable Antelope supporters, Zimbabwe Bird crest and motto: “SIT NOMINE DIGNA”. Legend: “SOUTHERN RHODESIA” and: “1947” below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
SIT NOMINE DIGNA
1947

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Edge

Plain