Description

Victoria, 1837-1901. Gold Medal n. d. (after 1900), 56.06 g. Siege of Mafeking. By Spink & Son. Bust, laureate, crowned and draped. VICTORIA . DEI . GRA : BRITT : REGINA . F : D : IND : IMP: Rv. Bust of Baden-Powell, wearing campaign hat. BADEN-POWELL. Edge plain, punch marks 18 CT. 45.1 mm. Eimer -. BHM 3677 (Avers). Möglicherweise ein Unikat / Possibly unique. FDC / Mint State. Leicht berieben / Slightly polished.

From the auction Noble Numismatics, Melbourne, July 2005, lot 1788.

The Siege of Mafeking (now Mahikeng) was a pivotal event during the Second Boer War (1899 - 1902), lasting from 13 October 1899 to 17 May 1900. It was one of the most famous sieges of the war and became a symbol of British resilience and determination. Although militarily insignificant, Mafeking was a key railway junction and had symbolic value. Its defence was led by Colonel Robert Baden-Powell, who would later found the Scout Movement.