Ancient, British and World Coins and Historical Medals

Netherlands, Netherlands, President Paul Kruger, Utrecht, June, 1902, bronze medal, struck in France, by Henri Dubois, bust left, in high relief, reverse female figure representing the ZAR, her arms outstretched, on a cloud, map of southern Africa below, 68mm (JRB 1903, p.317. Extremely fine, with a bold and powerful portrait (£30-40)

After the tide of war had turned against the Afrikaaners, Kruger came to Europe and made Utrecht his headquarters. His aim was to seek alliances against Britain, an appeal for help reflected in the medal’s reverse. This was in vain, although popular opinion in continental Europe was overwhelmingly pro-Boer.