Summary
This is an unissued, silver prize medal from a major philatelic exhibition called 'VIC VI' that was held in Melbourne in association with the Victorian Centenary celebrations in 1934. The Aboriginal man associated with 1834 was a common theme in materials associated with the centenary.
Mint: Stokes & Sons.
Obverse Description
Aboriginal bust left; behind, 1834; below on wide border, VIC VI
Reverse Description
View of city skyline across the Yarra; below, MELBOURNE 1934
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 National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1934 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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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
37 mm (Width), 49 mm (Height), 76.1 g (Weight)
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Shape
Rectangle
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References
Car.1934/11
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Keywords
Aboriginal Depictions, Celebrations, Exhibitions, Melbourne Centenary, 1935, Philatelic Exhibitions, Stamp Shows
