Summary
A silver-plated bronze medal finished in 'antique' style issued to commemorate the Visit of Elizabeth II in 1988 and the opening of the new Parliament House in Canberra. It features a facing portrait of the Queen and an image of Parliament House with flag flying, and part of the gardens.
Mint: Possibly Hafner (Hafner normally signs his work but this is unsigned.)
Physical Description
A silver-plated bronze medal finished in 'antique' style issued to commemorate the Visit of Elizabeth II in 1988 and the opening of the new Parliament House in Canberra. It features a facing portrait of the Queen and an image of Parliament House with flag flying and part of the gardens.
Obverse Description
Portrait of the Queen wearing coronet and pearls facing 3/4 left; around ROYAL VISIT OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II below, .1988 .
Reverse Description
Parliament House; around above, . OPENING OF PARLIAMENT HOUSE .; below, 9th MAY 1988
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Downie, P.J. Ltd., 27 Oct 1988
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Date Issued
1988 AD
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Issued By
Downie, P.J. Ltd., Canberra, Greater Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 1988
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Mint
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
Plain (edge) Portrait of the Queen wearing coronet and pearls facing 3/4 left; around ROYAL VISIT OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II below, .1988 . (obverse) Parliament House; around, . OPENING OF PARLIAMENT HOUSE .; below, 9th MAY 1988(reverse)
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Series
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Material
Silver-plated
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 14.032 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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