Summary
Australia Victoria Melbourne
c. 1900 (AD)
Mint: Stokes & Sons
Other Details: Medal inscribed 'Port Phillip Australia' and the date 1853 on the obverse and the arms of Victoria on the reverse. The medal is dated about 1900. The die used for the obverse was cracked.
Obverse Description
At centre within circle, Kangaroo standing right, below 1853; around struck into ornate rim, PORT PHILLIP AUSTRALIA Die cracked
Reverse Description
Within olive wreath and below rising sun, arms of Victoria
Edge Description
Plain
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
circa 1900 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Inscriptions
Plain (edge) At centre within circle, Kangaroo standing right, below 1853; around struck into ornate rim, PORT PHILLIP AUSTRALIA Die cracked (obverse) Within olive wreath and below rising sun, arms of Victoria (reverse)
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Material
Gilt 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
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.24 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
