Summary
The Federation of the colonies in 1901 to form the Commonwealth of Australia was an occasion for celebration and national pride. Numerous medals were produced, often to be worn at special Federation events.
Mint: Stokes.
Obverse Description
Veiled bust of Queen Victoria left, around, AUSTRALIA FEDERATED; below 1901.
Reverse Description
3/4 facing bust of Lord Hopetoun; around, LORD HOPETOUN GOVERNOR- GENERAL 1901 Wearing suit with high collar and tie.
Edge Description
Plain.
Significance
This medalet was obviously produced before the death of Queen Victoria in January 1901. It is one of many medals and medalets produced as souvenirs of the Federation of the Australian colonies, that was proclaimed on 1 January 1901.
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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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
PLain (edge) Veiled bust of Queen Victoria left, around, AUSTRALIA FEDERATED; below 1901 (obverse) 3/4 facing bust of Lord Hopetoun; around, LORD HOPETOUN GOVERNOR- GENERAL 1901 Wearing suit with high collar and tie(reverse)
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Series
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Material
Gilt Copper
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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
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.46 g (Weight)
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Exhibition Collection Management
22 mm (Width), 1.5 mm (Height)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car.1901/5
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