Summary
Medal struck by Stokes & Son from copper mined in Tasmania to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee was celebrated the great enthusiasm throughout the British Empire. It prompted many Australian local governments to issue commemorative medals. This medal was commissioned by the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Co.
Obverse Description
Jugate busts, young & old Queen Victoria; around, QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60TH YEAR OF REIGN * 1837 TO 1897 * (stops on either side of date in form of diamonds); mint name, STOKES & SONS, in tiny letters on rim below dates
Reverse Description
View of the Mt. Lyell foundry (& mine?) mostly consisting of smoke; around on broad rim; MADE OF MOUNT LYELL COPPER . TASMANIA .
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
1897 AD
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Issued By
Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Co., Tasmania, Australia, 1897
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Mint
Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1897
Struck from copper provided by Mt Lyell. -
Commissioned By
Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Co., Tasmania, Australia, 1897
Commissioned medal, provided metal and donated example. -
Person Depicted
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Series
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Material
Copper
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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), 12.77 g (Weight)
Weight includes ribbon
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Shape
Round with hole and loop
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References
Car. 1897/42
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Keywords
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, Royal Anniversaries
