Summary
Australia Victoria Melbourne
Medal - Commonwealth Celebrations Victoria, 1901 (AD)
Mint: not recorded
Awarded to: McIntyre, John (Sir)
Other Details: 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.
Physical Description
An oval gold medal (19*37 mm) with voided Shield of Great Britain at centre; a single loop of a chain attached.
Obverse Description
At centre crowned British Royal arms voided; around, COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS, MAY 1901 . VICTORIA
Reverse Description
At centre British Royal Arms, crowned, voided; inscribed ->> THE HON. SIR J. McINTYRE M.L.A <<-
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, 02 Oct 1987
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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
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Awarded To
Sir John McIntyre - M.L.A., Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1901
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Inscriptions
Obverse: At centre British Royal arms crowned; around, COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS, MAY 1901 . VICTORIA . Reverse: At centre British Royal Arms, crowned; inscribed ->> THE HON. SIR J. McINTYRE M.L.A <<-
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Series
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Material
Gold
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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
19 mm (Width), 37 mm (Height), 7.06 g (Weight)
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Exhibition Collection Management
36 mm (Length), 18 mm (Width), 7 mm (Height)
7mm high with link, 2mm high without link.
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Shape
oval
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References
Car 1901/11
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