Summary
This is a general purpose medal of the Australian Abstinence movement. It was minted by Stokes & Martin, circa 1885.
Several organisations in nineteenth century Victoria were established to promote temperance, oppose the extension of hotel licences, and educate children and adults about the dangers of alcohol. They included the Order of the Sons of Temperance, the International Order of Good Templars and the Band of Hope.
Obverse Description
Beneath two clasped hands, I PROMISE / NOT TO USE ANY / INTOXICATING / LIQUORS AS A / BEVERAGE / ***
Reverse Description
Above and below open Bible, THY WORD / IS TRUTH on pages of Bible, HOLY BIBLE/ WINE / IS A / MOCKERY STRONG / DRINK / IS RAGING
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 1885 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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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
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.7 g (Weight)
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Maximum dimensions
1 mm (Length), 20 mm (Width), 1 mm (Depth), 20 mm (Height), 20 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Shape
Round with hole
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