Summary
Australia Queensland Rockhampton
Medal - Rockhampton Grammar Prize c. 1900 (AD)
Mint: Evan Jones, Sydney
Other Details: Rockhampton Grammar Prize bronze medal, minted around 1900 by Evan Jones, Sydney. It was not issued. The medal featues the Rockhampton Grammar badge,
Physical Description
An unissued bronze prize medal (41 mm diameter) featuring Rockhampton Grammar badge, a shield bearing a cross with the five stars of the Southern Cross surmounted by a Capricorn.
Obverse Description
At centre, Rockhampton Grammar badge, a shield bearing a cross with the five stars of the Southern Cross surmounted by a Capricorn below on ribbon the motto, MACTE VIRTUTE ET LITERIS; around on broad rim, ROCKHAMPTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL QUEENSLAND
Reverse Description
Space within wreath of roses, thistles and shamrocks to engrave a winner's name; above in small letters the mint name, EVAN JONES SYDNEY
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Date Issued
circa 1900 AD
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Issued By
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Commissioned By
Rockhampton Grammar School, Queensland, Australia, circa 1900
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Inscriptions
Obverse: ROCKHAMPTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL QUEENSLAND MACTE VIRTUTE ET LITERIS Reverse: EVAN JONES SYDNEY
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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
41 mm (Outside Diameter), 35.5 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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