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

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