Summary

Australia Victoria Melbourne
Medal - Melbourne Exhibition Emperor of Germany Prize 1880
Mint: Melbourne
Other Details: This is a silver strike of the medal issued to award to finalists in the Emperor of Germany's Prize. Gold medals were awarded to the finalists with their name engraved withing the wreath on the reverse. This silver piece was specially struck for the Melbourne Mint reference collection. 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

A silver medal from the dies used to strike gold prizes issued to finalists in the Emperor of Germany's Prize. It features a view of the complete 1880 Exhibition Buildings as seen from above from the north west corner.

Obverse Description

At centre, a view of the complete 1880 Exhibition Buildings as seen from above from the north west corner; in exergue, RECOMMENDED FOR EMPEROR OF GERMANY'S PRIZE

Reverse Description

Around an olive wreath on a broad rim; MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION * 1880 *

Edge Description

Plain

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