RSA (Pre-1994): Johannesburg Turf Club, Turffontein Racecourse Centenary
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Form:
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Circular. Proof-like.
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By:
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Cape Mint / Pagliari |
Date:
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1987 |
Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0945;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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31.9 mm | Silvered White Metal | 13.6 gm | $10 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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On a shield in relief, across: "JTC / TRC". On a ribbon below: "TURFFONTEIN". Below that in an arc: "1887-1987/ (ornament)". Signed: "PAGLIARI" below.
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Reverse:
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Within a laurel wreath tied at the bottom, across: "(ornament) / TURFFONTEIN / RACECOURSE / CENTENARY / 12 DECEMBER 1987".
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Notes:
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Turffontein Racecourse was founded in 1887 by the Johannesburg Turf Club for Thoroughbred horse racing. The racecourse is host to the South African Derby and the Summer Cup.
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