Summary
Australia
Death of Queen Victoria Jan 1901
Empire Day In Australia, 24 May 1901 (AD)
Mint: Stokes & Sons
Other Details: Medal issued to commemorate the death of Queen Victoria in 1901. She died at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, on 22 January 1901, after a reign of almost 64 years, the longest in British history.
Obverse Description
At centre a veiled bust of Queen Victoria facing left; around, DIED JAN 1901 BORN 1819 REINED 62 YRS Top of medal forms a crown
Reverse Description
Australian Arms with kangaroo and emu supporters both facing away from shield but looking back; around, EMPIRE DAY IN AUSTRALIA, below, 24 MAY Top of medal forms a crown
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1901 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1901
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
(edge) (obverse) (reverse)
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Series
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Material
Gilt
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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
21 mm (Width), 31 mm (Height), 4.09 g (Weight)
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Shape
shield
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References
Car. 1901/8
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