Summary
Australia
Commemorative medal Jubilee1887 (AD)
for Launceston Tasmania
Mint: Stokes & Martin
Struck in bronze
This medal has the correct date for the coronation
Other Details: Queen Victoria's 50th jubilee in 1887 was celebrated the great enthusiasm throughout the British Empire. This medal was one of many issued by local governments to commemorate the occasion. It was issued by Launceston, Tasmania.
Obverse Description
Bust of Queen Victoria left but with head slightly front so that her right eye can just be seen, wearing small crown. Around, TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA . 1887 .
Reverse Description
Royal Arms, above, LAUNCESTON TASMANIA; below, ALEXANDRINA VICTORIA / BORN 1819 / CROWNED 1838 / .-. / PROCD. EMPRESS OF INDIA 1877
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1887 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1887
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Person Depicted
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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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
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 12.03 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round with hole
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References
Car. 1887/24
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Keywords
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, Royal Anniversaries