Summary
Medal issued to commemorate the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. The obverse features an image of Lord Hopetoun, the first Governor-General of Australia.
Obverse Description
Map of Australia with rays to surrounding linked chain; on map, FEDERATED / JAN.1.1901
Reverse Description
Lord Hopetoun 3/4 facing bust; around, COMMONWEALTH *** OF *** AUSTRALIA
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), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1901 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
Right Honourable John A. Hopetoun KT, GCMG, GCVO, PC, Australia, 1901
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Series
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Material
Brass
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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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Overall Dimensions
1.8 mm (Depth), 22.8 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.94 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car1901/13
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