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
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Numismatics & Philately, Working Life & Trades, Engineering
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Dr Phillip G. Law AC CBE - Australian Antarctic Division, 13 Dec 1994
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Date Issued
1970 AD
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Issued By
Ballarat School of Mines, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, 1970
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Mint
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Previous Collection
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Inscriptions
Obverse: THE SCHOOL OF MINES AND INDUSTRIES BALLARAT / 1870 /1970 / V. GREENHALGH Reverse: A / CENTURY / OF EDUCATION / IN / TECHNOLOGY / SCIENCE / & ART / INGENIO EFFODERE OPES ['with skill to dig out wealth'] / STOKES AUSTRALIA
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Material
Silver
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Type of item
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Object Dimensions
52 (Outside Diameter)
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