Summary
Australia Victoria Melbourne
Australian Federation Medal 1901 (AD)
Mint: not recorded
Other Details: The Federation of the colonies in 1901 to form the Commonwealth of Australia was an occasion for celebration and national pride. Numerous medals were produced, often to be worn at special Federation events.
Obverse Description
Rising sun / AUSTRALIAN / COMMONWEALTH / INAUGURATED / 1.JAN. / 1901
Reverse Description
St. George and dragon; on cross arms, top, UNION; bottom, EMPIRE; left, ONE / FLAG; right, ONE / DEST / -INY
Edge Description
Plain
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
1901 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
Plain (edge) Rising sun / AUSTRALIAN / COMMONWEALTH / INAUGURATED / 1.JAN. / 1901 (obverse) St. George and dragon; on cross arms, top, UNION; bottom, EMPIRE; left, ONE / FLAG; right, ONE / DEST / -INY (reverse)
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Material
Gilt Copper
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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
4.05 g (Weight)
26 * 22
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Shape
Cross with loop
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References
Car.1901/6
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