Summary
Australia Victoria Melbourne
Medal - Melbourne International Exhibition, Silver 1880 (AD)
Mint: Melbourne
Awarded to: John McIntyre
Other Details: Silver medal awarded to John McIntyre for his work at Commissioner at the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880 (Official Record, p.xvii). The Melbourne International Exhibition ran from 1 October 1880 to 30 April 1881. The exhibition building that still stands was constructed for the occasion, designed by Joseph Reed and built by David Mitchell. Over 1.3 million people visited the exhibition at a time when Melbourne's population was only around 282,000.
Physical Description
A silver prize medal (51 mm diameter) awarded to John McIntyre for services featuring a veiled head of Queen Victoria.
Obverse Description
Veiled head of Victoria left; around, : MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION MDCCCLXXX
Reverse Description
Within wreath, "VITAM / EXCOLVERE / PER ARTES" below in tiny letters, H.STOKES
Edge Description
Impressed, JOHN MCINTYRE - FOR SERVICES
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Mr J W. McIntyre, 26 Feb 1990
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
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Date Issued
1880 AD
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Inscriptions
Edge impressed: JOHN MCINTYRE - FOR SERVICES Obverse: MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION MDCCCLXXX Reverse: "VITAM / EXCOLVERE / PER ARTES" below in tiny letters, H.STOKES
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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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Type of item
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Dimensions
52 mm (Outside Diameter), 91.89 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 1882. Official Record of the Melbourne International Exhibition 1880-1881.
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