Summary
Australia Victoria Melbourne
Medal - Melbourne Exhibition Cantata 1880 or an Entry Pass (according to Mint)
Mint: Melbourne
Other Details: This is probably the bronze medal issued to members of the Exhibition Choir. It has also been called an Entry Pass, perhaps it served both functions giving choir members access to the Exhibition. The harp at the base of the reverse olive wreath suggests the musical connection. This piece was retained for the Melbourne Mint reference collection.
Physical Description
A bronze medal featuring a monogram of the letters 'MEC' and an olive wreath joined at the base by a small harp.
Obverse Description
A monogram of letters 'MEC'.
Reverse Description
An olive wreath joined at the base by a small harp.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1880 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880
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Previous Collection
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
Medals, Commemorative, Melbourne international exhibition 1880-1881
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.46 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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Keywords
Emperor of Germany Prize, Exhibitions, Music, Royal Exhibition Building