Summary
Australia Victoria
Medal - Victoria's Jubilee Exhibition Prize1884 - 1885 (AD)
Mint: Stokes & Martin
Awarded to: De Lacy Evans, G.
Other Details: Silver Victoria's Jubilee Exhibition prize medal, awarded to G. de Lacy Evans. This exhibition was held in the Royal Exhibition Buildings in 1884-85 as part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of white settlement in Victoria.
Physical Description
A silver prize medal (30 mm dia) won by G De Lacy Evans. It provides details of the exhibition and winner's name and features Plenty standing front, emptying a cornucopiae and pointing to a scroll with the motto NOBLE AND USEFUL WORKS
Obverse Description
At centre on shield, AWADRED / TO / G De Lacy Evans around, J.H. KNIPE . ORIG. PRO. around all on broad rim, JUBILEE OF VICTORIA EXHIBITION 1884 - 85
Reverse Description
Within a trefoil compartment Plenty standing front, emptying a cornucopiae and pointing to a scroll with the motto NOBLE AND USEFUL WORKS. In the three compartments outside the trefoil, a leaf and scroll work.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation
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Date Issued
1884-1885 AD
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Issued By
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Awarded To
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Person Named
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Inscriptions
Obverse: JUBILEE OF VICTORIA EXHIBITION 1884 - 85 J.H. KNIPE . ORIG. PRO. AWADRED TO G De Lacy Evans Reverse: NOBLE AND USEFUL WORKS
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Series
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Material
Silver
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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
30 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.82 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1884-5/1
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