Summary
Australia Victoria
Billi Ex Rex 1899 (AD)
Mint : Stokes
Two other medals of the same size were struck at the mint erected at the Victorian Exhibition, 6 Nov. 1872 - 8 January 1873, showing the same image of Billi on the obverse, but with a coat of arms and reference to the exhibition mint on the reverse. Another medal showing Billi was minted by Stokes and Martin in 1869.
Physical Description
Obverse: In centre: Head of Billi, Aboriginal man. Around: BILLI EX REX * VICTORIA , AUSTRALIA * 1899 Reverse: Armed man on horseback. Around: THE PIONEER * AUSTRALIA
Obverse Description
In centre: Head of Billi, Aboriginal man. Around: BILLI EX REX * VICTORIA , AUSTRALIA * 1899
Reverse Description
Armed man on horseback. Around: THE PIONEER * AUSTRALIA
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Date Issued
1899 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Sons (Mint), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
BILLI EX REX * VICTORIA , AUSTRALIA * 1899 THE PIONEER * AUSTRALIA
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Material
Bronze
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
22 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
Carlisle 1899/3
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