Cape Colony: King Edward VII Coronation from John Orr, Kimberley
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Form:
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Circular with pierced hole for a wire hanger
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By:
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Date:
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1902 |
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Ref:
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AM2: 86; Laidlaw: 0816b;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 38.1 mm | White Metal | 18.9 gm | $40 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Crowned bust of King Edward VII, right, laurel wreath around on left. Across on left: "1902" and on right in Gothic script: "Eduar- / -dus. sept- / -imus. Rex. et Imp- / -era- / -tor /."
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Reverse:
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Between ornaments top and bottom, across: "PRESENTED BY (in an arc) / JUNE 26 / JOHN ORR & Co. / 1902 / KIMBERLEY (in an arc)".
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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.
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