Summary

Australia Victoria Melbourne
Medal - Melbourne Exhibition Commemorative
White metal commemorative medal from the International Exhbition, Melbourne 1880-1881
Other Details: This medal was struck for sale to visitors to the exhibition. It features view of the Exhibition Building from directly in front and Advance Australia Arms with the motto ADVANCE AUSTRALIA. The Melbourne International Exhibition ran from 1 October 1880 to 30 April 1881. The exhibition building that still stands was constructed for the occasion, designed by Joseph Reed and built by David Mitchell. Over 1.3 million people visited the exhibition at a time when Melbourne's population was only around 282,000.

Physical Description

White metal commemorative medal from the International Exhbition, Melbourne 1880-1881 This medal was struck for sale to visitors to the exhibition. It features view of the Exhibition Building from directly in front and an Australian Coat of Arms with the motto ADVANCE AUSTRALIA. It has been holed and probably originally had a loop and ribbon.

Obverse Description

At centre within broad rim, view of the Exhibition Building from directly in front; around on broad rim, MELBOURNE INTERL. EXHIBTN. * 1880 - 81 * below building Latin motto on ribbon, PROSPERE QUI SED ULO

Reverse Description

At centre within broad rim decorated with vine leeves and grapes, and Advance Australia Arms with the motto ADVANCE AUSTRALIA

Edge Description

Plain

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