Summary
Australia Tasmania Longford
Queen Victoria Jubilee medal 1887 (AD)
Mint: Stokes & Martin
Artist: Harry Stokes
Medals presented by W. H. D. Archer, Warden
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 names W.H.D. Archer as Warden of the Municipality of Longford, Tasmania. The Archer family were pioneers in the Longford area.
Obverse Description
Crowned and veiled head of Queen Victoria left; around, VICTORIA JUBILEE 1887 In small letters on neck mint name: STOKES & MARTIN
Reverse Description
At centre within ornate rim, MUNICIPALITY / OF / LONGFORD / TASMANIA / W.H.D. ARCHER / WARDEN
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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Artist
Harry Stokes, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1887
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Commissioned By
Municipality of Longford, Longford, Tasmania, Australia, 1887
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Commissioned By
Mr. W. H.D. Archer - Municipality of Longford, Longford, Tasmania, Australia, 1887
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Person Depicted
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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), 11.56 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1887/63
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Keywords
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, Royal Anniversaries
