Summary
Australia Victoria Brighton
Queen Victoria's 60th year of Reign, Brighton 1897 (AD)
Mint: not recorded
Other Details: Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in 1897 was celebrated the great enthusiasm throughout the British Empire. It prompted many Australian local governments to issue commemorative medals. This medal was issued by the Town of Brighton. It names Thomas Wilson as Mayor and the Children's Fete, 1897.
Obverse Description
Jugate busts, young & old Queen Victoria; around, QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60TH YEAR OF REIGN * 1837 TO 1897 * (stops on either side of date in form of crosses).
Reverse Description
At centre within wide rim Royal Arms with lion and unicorn supporters; above, CHILDREN'S FETE; below, JUNE 1897 around on broad rim, TOWN OF BRIGHTON * THOMAS WILSON, MAYOR *
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), George H. Wannenmacher, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1897 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1897
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Commissioned By
Mr. Thomas Wilson - Brighton Town Council, Brighton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1897
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
(edge) (obverse) (reverse)
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Series
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Material
Gilt
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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
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 13.29 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car.1897/63
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Keywords
Celebrations, Fetes, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, Royal Anniversaries