© South African Medals
© South African Medals
Medal - Jan van Riebeeck Tercentenary: School Children
1952 year| Copper-nickel | 13.5 g | 32.2 mm |
| Location | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1952 |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 32.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#93573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Thick edge. Wording that describes the event being commemorated. Ornate lines dividing Afrikaans and English writing.
Lettering:
JAN
VAN RIEBEECK
DRIEHONDERD -
JARIGE
GEDENKDAG
~~~~~
TERCENTENARY
~~~~~
6 APRIL
1952
Engraver: Z.K. Borbereki
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued to schoolchildren to mark the occasion.Struck in Copper - nickel and Bronze plated metal versions.
