South Africa: 1900 Boer War Mafeking Siege Commem. Engraved British Halfcrown
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:9970368 | Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated |
From South Africa, a Commemoration of the Siege of Mafeking Engraved on the Reverse of a British Queen Victoria Halfcrown. The engraved date 17.5.1900 was the date on which the town was relieved. The initials: "I.C." probably stand for Imperial Cavalry. Locally made. Silver. Diameter 34.2 mm. Mass 16.0 gm. The coins has been mounted inside bezel ring with riveted attachment for a boss. Information from the website South Afr...ican Commemorative Medals #1301{ Form:Coin mounted inside bezel ring with riveted attachment for bossBy:Jeweler engravedDate:1900Ref: Laidlaw: 1301;
Variations:SizeMetalMassValue34.2 mmSilver16.0 gm$70
Edge:Plain
Obverse:Obverse of old-head Queen Victoria British Halfcrown.
Reverse:Reverse of old-head Queen Victoria British Halfcrown almost completely skimmed and engraved with ornaments: "IN / COMMEMORATION / SIEGE OF MAFEKING / I.C. / 17.5.1900".
Notes:Mafeking was a small garrison town in the northern part of the Cape Colony close to the border of Bechuanaland (now Botswana). It was besieged by Boer Forces over 217 days, from 13 October 1899 to 17 May 1900. The Siege was lifted flying column of some 2, 000 British soldiers. The engraved initials: "I.C." probably stands for Imperial Cavalry. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This item will be sent from the United States by First Class Mail or First Class Mail International.Packages with a value of $200 or more will be sent by Priority Mail or Priority Mail International The cost of insurance is included with the shipping charges. Where possible, multiple purchases may be combined. Bidders are welcome to ask questions.
00250
Variations:SizeMetalMassValue34.2 mmSilver16.0 gm$70
Edge:Plain
Obverse:Obverse of old-head Queen Victoria British Halfcrown.
Reverse:Reverse of old-head Queen Victoria British Halfcrown almost completely skimmed and engraved with ornaments: "IN / COMMEMORATION / SIEGE OF MAFEKING / I.C. / 17.5.1900".
Notes:Mafeking was a small garrison town in the northern part of the Cape Colony close to the border of Bechuanaland (now Botswana). It was besieged by Boer Forces over 217 days, from 13 October 1899 to 17 May 1900. The Siege was lifted flying column of some 2, 000 British soldiers. The engraved initials: "I.C." probably stands for Imperial Cavalry. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This item will be sent from the United States by First Class Mail or First Class Mail International.Packages with a value of $200 or more will be sent by Priority Mail or Priority Mail International The cost of insurance is included with the shipping charges. Where possible, multiple purchases may be combined. Bidders are welcome to ask questions.
00250
