Summary
Silver medal issued in 1901 to commemorate Commonwealth celebrations in Victoria. It names Sir John McIntyre, M.L.A. in the seat of Maldon. McIntyre was a businessman as well as a politician. He worked several mining claims successfully, settled at Bendigo, and established an apothecary and gold-buying business.
Mint: not recorded.
Physical Description
A silver medal, holed and with silver loop (22 mm diameter) featuring the British shield flanked by Australian and British flags. The reverse depicts the shields of each of the six new States around an Australian Coat of Arms with kangaroo and emu supporters.
Obverse Description
Shields of each of the six new States around an Australian Coat of Arms with kangaroo and emu supporters. around, THE AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH
Reverse Description
At centre Arms of Great Britain in front of flags of Australia and Great Britain; around, ONE NATION ONE PEOPLE ONE DESTINY
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Mr J W. McIntyre, 26 Feb 1990
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
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Date Issued
1901 AD
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Issued By
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1901
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Awarded To
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Inscriptions
At centre Arms of the States; around, THE AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH (obverse) At centre Arms of Great Britain in front of flags; around, ONE NATION ONE PEOPLE ONE DESTINY (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), 6.04 g (Weight)
Height with loop extended 27 mm
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Exhibition Collection Management
26 mm (Length), 22 mm (Width), 7 mm (Height)
7mm high with link, 2mm high without link.
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. T2
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