Summary
Australia Victoria
Medal - Victorian Sesquicentenary 1985 (AD)
Mint: Hafner Mint
Other Details: A large (51 mm dia.) bronze medal struck in 1984/85 to commemorate the sesquicentenary of Victoria, featuring the State Coat of Arms and the sesquicentenary logo surrounded by Melbourne buildings
Physical Description
A large (51 mm dia.) bronze medal struck to commemorate the sesquicentenary of Victoria, featuring the State Coat of Arms and the sesquicentenary logo surrounded by Melbourne buildings
Obverse Description
Arms of Victoria supported by two female figures, the one on the left, Peace, carries an olive branch, the other, Plenty, an upturned cornucopiae with fruit pouring out; below on ribbon the motto, PEACE AND PLENTY around, VICTORIA'S 150TH. ANNIVERSARY . 1984-5 The artists name, HAFNER is in tiny letters below the cornucopiae.
Reverse Description
Sesquicentenary symbol surrounded by significant examples of Melbourne architecture including the Museum, St. Paul's; Exhibition Building, Captain Cook's Cottage, Parliament House etc. The artists name, HAFNER is in tiny letters below the logo.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Emil Hafner
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Date Issued
1984-1985 AD
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Inscriptions
Plain (edge) Arms of Victoria supported by two female figures, the one on the left, Peace, carries an olive branch, the other, Plenty, an upturned cornucopiae with fruit pouring out; below on ribbon the motto, PEACE AND PLENTY around, VICTORIA'S 150TH. ANNIVERSARY . 1984-5 (obverse) Sesquicentenary symbol surrounded by significant examples of Melbourne architecture including the Museum, St. Paul's; Exhibition Building, Captain Cook's Cottage, Parliament House etc.(reverse)
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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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Type of item
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Dimensions
51 mm (Outside Diameter), 50.15 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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