Cecil John Rhodes 1890 Medal. Silver 40 mm

A Gold Plated Silver Medal to Commemorate Cecil John Rhodes 1890.

Between 1973 and 1978 medals commemorating significant South African historical events were issued on a monthly basis from the Africana Commemorative Mint. The complete issue of 60 medals is known the Medallic History of South Africa. The reference is Commemorative Medals of South African Interest by Anna H. Smith Nos. 432-491.

24ct gold plated sterling silver. Proof-like. Diameter 44.9 mm. Mass 38.3 gm. Maker’s mark “ET+” and “STG” with hallmarks stamped on the edge. Also the issue number “39”. The mirror surfaces are scuffed.

Contains about 1.17 troy oz of pure silver.