Summary

Australia Victoria Melbourne
Medal - Melbourne Exhibition Commemorative
Silver commemorative medal from the International Exhibition, Melbourne 1880
Mint - Stokes & Martin
Other Details: This medal was struck for sale to visitors to the exhibition. It features view of the Exhibition Building from the south-east corner and a monogram MIE. 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

Aluminium commemorative medal from the International Exhbition, Melbourne 1880. This medal features view of the Exhibition Building from the south-east corner and a monogram MIE.

Obverse Description

This medal features view of the Exhibition Building from the south-east corner in exergue, MELBOURNE / 1880

Reverse Description

Monogram MIE

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