Summary
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 Colony of Western Australia. Western Australia had been granted responsible government in 1890.
Mint: not recorded.
Obverse Description
Veiled bust of Queen Victoria facing left; around VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS below, 1837 . 1897
Reverse Description
At centre on shield, swan swimming to left; around, * IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 60TH YEAR OF H.M. REIGN
More Information
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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
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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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
(edge) (obverse) (reverse)
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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
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.71 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car.1897/87
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Keywords
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, Royal Anniversaries
