Summary
Australia Victoria Melbourne
Medal - Melbourne Exhibition Commemorative
Gilt 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 the south-east and an olive wreath and crown. Unlike most medals of this type, it is not holed. 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 gilt medal that features a view of the Exhibition Building from the south-east and an open olive wreath, tied by bow at bottom and with crown between tops of branches.
Obverse Description
A view of the Exhibition Building from the south-east; in exergue, INTERNATIONAL / EXHIBITION / 1880 MELBOURNE / 1881
Reverse Description
An open olive wreath, tied by bow at bottom and with crown between tops of branches.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Mr Robert (Bob) Edwards, 1989
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Date Issued
1880 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880
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Inscriptions
Obverse: INTERNATIONAL / EXHIBITION / 1880 MELBOURNE / 1881
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Series
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Material
Gilt
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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
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.22 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 1882. Official Record of the Melbourne International Exhibition 1880-1881.
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