Summary
Sandhurst Industrial Exhibition Bronze Prize medal awarded to James Davidson of Sandhurst (now known as Bendigo) in 1879 for mining equipment, a safety hook.
Physical Description
A bronze medal (38 mm diameter) featuring the Arms of Sandhurst and the engraved details of the winner, James Davidson of Sandhurst for his safety hook.
Obverse Description
Crowned arms supported by horse and bull; below on ribbon, PROGRESS
Reverse Description
On broad border, SANDHURST INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION ~ 1879 ~; at centre AWARDED TO; engraved, JAS. DAVIDSON / Sandhurst / SAFETY HOOK
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Spink Noble Numismatics, 14 Nov 1990
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Date Issued
1879 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Awarded To
Mr James Davidson, Sandhurst (Bendigo), Victoria, Australia, 1879
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Inscriptions
Obverse: PROGRESS Reverse: SANDHURST INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION ~ 1879 ~; at centre AWARDED TO; engraved, JAS. DAVIDSON / Sandhurst / SAFETY HOOK
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
38 mm (Outside Diameter), 28.43 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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