Medal - George VI Royal Visit

Location Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955)
Year 1947
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Gilding metal plated bronze
Weight 14.1 g
Diameter 32.6 mm
Thickness 2.3 mm
Shape Round with a loop
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) W&E#7901A1
Obverse description Conjoined crowned and robed busts of the King and Queen, left. Signed: “PM” on the King’s shoulder. Legend on a raised band above: “ROYAL VISIT”, laurel sprigs below.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ROYAL VISIT
Reverse description Coat of arms of Southern Rhodesia with Sable Antelope supporters, Zimbabwe Bird crest and motto: “SIT NOMINE DIGNA”. Legend: “SOUTHERN RHODESIA” and: “1947” below
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SOUTHERN RHODESIA SIT NOMINE DIGNA 1947
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5253136460
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