Summary
Australia
Australia celebrates Queen Victoria Jubilee1887 (AD)
Mint: Stokes & Martin
The fiftieth anniversary of the ascension of Queen Victoria was celebrated with enthusiasm throughout the Empire. This gilt medal was one of many issued by local organistions to commemorate the occasion.
Obverse Description
Head of Queen Victoria wearing veil and coronet facing left; around, VICTORIA'S JUBILEE below, 1887
Reverse Description
Within broad decorated rim Australian Arms with kangaroo and emu supporters; above, AUSTRALIAN CELEBRATION below, 21 JUNE 1887
Edge Description
Plain
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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
1887 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1887
The mint name 'STOKES & MARTIN' in the truncation of the Queen's neck instead of the normal H.S. for Harry Stokes. The piece seems to be cast rather than struck. -
Artist
Harry Stokes, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1887
Initials not on truncation on this medal which looks cast. -
Person Depicted
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Previous Collection
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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), 11.42 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1887/35 but seems cast and has "STOKES & MARTIN' on truncation instead of H.S.
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Keywords
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, Royal Anniversaries
