Cape Colony: Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee from John Orr, Kimberley
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Form:
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Circular with pierced hole for a wire hanger at the top of which is a pressed brass crown.
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By:
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Date:
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1897 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0816a;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 35.1 mm | White Metal | 15.4 gm | $75 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Old head bust of Queen Victoria, left, as on British coinage. Legend: “.VICTORIA. (left) .REGINA. (right)”
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Reverse:
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Across: “1887 / JOHN ORR & Co. / 1897”. Legend above: “OUR COMMEMORATION” and below between ornamental stops: “KIMBERLEY”.
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Notes:
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John Orr & Co was a chain of department stores with branches throughout the country. It was founded in October 1886 by the Irishman John Orr who opened the first store in Kimberley. The medal also marks the tenth anniversary of the store.
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