Summary

Australia Victoria Melbourne
Medal - Melbourne Victorian Exhibition Commemorative 1872 (AD)
Mint: Stokes & Martin
Other Details: This medal commemorates the opening of the exhibition on 6 November 1872. It was struck by the Melbourne firm Stokes and Martin with a medal press they set up to demonstrate medal making at the 1872-73 Victorian Exhibition. The Exhibition was held 6 November 1872 - 8 January 1873.

Physical Description

A white metal commemorative medal (48 mm. diameter). Around the edge on a broad rim is the legend MEDAL STRUCK TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE VICTORIAN EXHIBITION. At the centre within a wreath is STOKES AND MARTIN MEDALISTS MELBOURNE 1872. On the reverse, a classical female figure representing the Colony of Victoria extending a victory wreath. Around her are the symbols of trade, industry and agriculture, the basis of Victoria's wealth. Below this in small letters is the maker's name STOKES AND MARTIN MELBOURNE.

Obverse Description

Around the edge on a broad rim is the legend MEDAL STRUCK TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE VICTORIAN EXHIBITION. At the centre within a wreath is STOKES AND MARTIN MEDALISTS MELBOURNE 1872

Reverse Description

A classical female figure representing the Colony of Victoria extending a victory wreath. Around her are the symbols of trade, industry and agriculture, the basis of Victoria's wealth. Below this in small letters is the maker's name STOKES AND MARTIN MELBOURNE.

Edge Description

Plain

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