Summary

Medal commemorating the centenary of the Ballarat School of Mines & Industry, Ballarat, Victoria, 1970 AD. The artist was V. Greenhalgh.

Mint: Stokes Australia.

Part of the collection of Dr. Phillip Garth Law.

Physical Description

Round silver medal with raised border. The reverse bears an inscription in the centre, a Latin inscription on a ribbon around above, and the maker's name below laurel leaves.

Obverse Description

Two men (miner and astronaut) holding a coat of arms. Around: THE SCHOOL OF MINES AND INDUSTRIES BALLARAT / 1870 /1970. V. GREENHALGH below.

Reverse Description

In centre: A / CENTURY / OF EDUCATION / IN / TECHNOLOGY / SCIENCE / & ART. On ribbon: INGENIO EFFODERE OPES. Laurel leaves with STOKES AUSTRALIA below

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