Summary
Australia
Sydney Mint Medal (AD)
Mint: Sydney
Other Details: Medal issued in 1901 to publicize the Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint, established in 1855. The Mint did not have the ability to prepare dies from artwork, obtaining its coinage dies directly from London. The Mint's ability to even harden engraved dies was questionable. The first major piece to be issued by the mint was struck in 1859: a commemorative medal awarded to those who attempted to rescue survivors of the Admella shipwreck near Portland in Victoria. The Mint closed in 1926.
Obverse Description
Veiled head of Queen Victoria facing left, wearing coronet; around, VICTORIA REGINA Artist's name in small letters on truncation, L. C. WYON
Reverse Description
Arms of the Royal Mint with Tower of London and Tudor Rose to left and right of crown; around above, SYDNEY BRANCH OF THE ROYAL MINT below, ESTABLISHED 1855
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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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
1855-1901 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, Sydney Branch, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, by 1901
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Artist
Leonard C. Wyon - Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain
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Person Depicted
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Previous Collection
Royal Mint, Melbourne Branch
Melbourne Mint No.825. -
Inscriptions
Plain (edge) VICTORIA REGINA/L.C.WYON Crowned head of Queen Victoria facing l. (obverse) SYDNEY BRANCH OF THE ROYAL MINT/ESTABLISHED 1855 (reverse)
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Series
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Material
Silver
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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
41 mm (Outside Diameter), 36.01 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. V/7
