Summary
Australia New South Wales
85th Anniversary of Settlement 1788 - 1873, 1873 (AD)
Mint: Sydney
Other Details: Medal issued to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the settlement of Australia. It was issued by the patriotic New South Wales Rifle Association.
Physical Description
A bronze medal (30 mm diameter) featuring a soldier and an Aboriginal male holding spear and boomarang
Obverse Description
At left the date 1788; at right the date, 1873; between dates standing vis a vis, Aboriginal male holding spear and boomarang in right hand and resting shield on ground in left hand; British soldier in military dress and cap, resting musket, held in both hands.
Reverse Description
N.S.W./RIFLE/ASSOCIATION within two half wreaths, above of roses thistles and shamrocks and below of Australian native flora
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1873 AD
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Issued By
New South Wales Rifle Association, New South Wales, Australia, 1873
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Mint
Royal Mint, Sydney Branch, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1873
This piece was probably transferred to the Melbourne Mint after the closure of Sydney in 1926. -
Inscriptions
Obverse: 1788 1873 Reverse: N.S.W. RIFLE ASSOCIATION
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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
30 mm (Outside Diameter), 20.68 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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