© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
Medal - Visit of Joseph Chamberlain in South Africa
1903 year| Silver | 59.3 g | 51 mm |
| Location | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Visit medals |
| Year | 1903 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 59.3 g |
| Diameter | 51 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#148118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
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.
Script: Latin
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
Engraver: Joseph Fray
Edge
Plain
Lettering: SILVER
