Summary
Australia
Medal - County of Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society Bronze Prize, c. 1880 (AD)
Mint: not recorded
Artist: E.A. Altmann
Other Details: This is an unissued example of the Society's bronze prize medal, dated around 1890. The Society was established in 1859. It aimed to promote farming practices and celebrate rural achievements. It has conducted an Annual Show every year since that time, with the exception of the War years.
Physical Description
An unissued bronze prize medal (38 mm diameter) . It features the Arms of Bendigo with horse and bull supporters and the motto PROGRESS and details of the award.
Obverse Description
Around rim, County of Bendigo Agricultl. & Horticultl. Society; at centre, AWARDED TO
Reverse Description
Arms of Bendigo; on ribbon, PROGRESS below in small letters, ERNST A. ALTMANN MELBOURNE
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Date Issued
circa 1880 AD
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Issued By
Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, circa 1880
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Artist
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Inscriptions
Obverse: County of Bendigo Agricultl. & Horticultl. Society AWARDED TO Reverse: PROGRESS and in small letters, ERNST A. ALTMANN MELBOURNE
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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
38.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 27.35 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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