Summary
Australia Victoria Melbourne
Melbourne Cup Australia's Centennial 1888 (AD)
Medal depicts jockey on racehorse.
The Melbourne cup of 1888 was known as the Centennial Cup. The Cup is now held by the National Gallery of Australia. The race that year was won by Mentor.
The year 1888 was the centenary of European settlement in Australia.
Physical Description
Obverse: Head of Victoria. Around: AUSTRALIA'S CENTENNIAL. Reverse: Jockey on racehorse, fence in background; around above: CUP 1888; in exergue, MELBOURNE
Obverse Description
Head of Victoria. Around: AUSTRALIA'S CENTENNIAL.
Reverse Description
Jockey on racehorse jumping a hurdle (?), fence in background. Around: CUP 1888 / MELBOURNE
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Date Issued
1888 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
HM Queen Victoria, England, Great Britain, 1888
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Inscriptions
AUSTRALIA'S CENTENNIAL. MELBOURNE CUP 1888
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Material
Silver
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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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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round with hole
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References
Not in Carlisle [Link 1]
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Keywords
Australian Centenary of Federation, 2001, Horse Racing, Melbourne Cup Racing Carnival, Sport
