Summary
Australia Queensland Ipswich
Queen Victoria Jubilee medal 1887 (AD)
Mint: Stokes & Martin
Artist: Harry Stokes
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. Issued by Ipswitch Municipality, it names Peter Brown as Mayor. Brown was Mayor of Ipswich in 1880, 1878-1888, 1890 and 1900. He was an Alderman from 1888-1889 and from 1891-1899. He had a three-storied house built in the late 1880s, symbolising his success in the community.
Previous Collections:McArthur
Obverse Description
Crowned and veiled head of Queen Victoria left; around, VICTORIA JUBILEE 1887 In small letters on neck artist's initials: H.S.
Reverse Description
At centre within broad rim; TO COMMEMORATE / HER MAJESTY'S / JUBILEE / PETER BROWN / MAYOR around, IPSWICH MUNICIPALITY QUEENSLAND . 1887 .
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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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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Artist
Harry Stokes, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1887
Initials H.S. on truncation of Queen's neck -
Commissioned By
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Person Depicted
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Person Named
Mr. Peter Brown - Ipswich Town Council, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia, 1887
named on medal as Mayor -
Previous Collection
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Series
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Material
Gilt
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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
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 10.42 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round with hole
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References
Car. 1887/60
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Keywords
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, Royal Anniversaries
