Summary
Australia Victoria Melbourne
Commonwealth of Australia Medal 1901 (AD)
Mint: Fairfax & Roberts
The Federation of the Australian colonies in 1901 was an occasion for celebration and national pride. Numerous medals were produced, often to be worn at special Federation events. This medal was minted by Sydney-based silversmiths and jewellers Fairfax & Roberts. The Fairfax & Roberts partnership was established in 1876 and claims to be Australia's earliest emporium for fine silver, optical instruments and jewellery. Its workshops have served royalty, heads of state and wealthy citizens, and it has been favoured for the production of government presentation pieces and service ware. This medal was formerly in the collection of J.S. Gotch, co-founder of the distribution empire Gordon and Gotch.
Physical Description
Small loop attached at 12
Obverse Description
Australia left being presented with scroll by Britannia standing on steps in portico; winged Victory bearing shield with Union Jack flies above; rising sun centered behind Australia's head.
Reverse Description
Rising sun with flags of the united Colonies attached to long rays within a wreath; above, AUSTRALIA, on scroll at centre, FEDERATED, on sun, JAN.1 / 1901. Below in tiny letters, FAIRFAX & ROBERTS
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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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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Mint
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Previous Collection
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Inscriptions
PLain (edge) Australia left being presented with scroll by Britannia standing on steps in portico; winged Victory bearing shield with Union Jack flies above; rising sun centered behind Australia's head. (obverse) Rising sun with flags of the united Colonies attached to long rays wuthin a wreath; above, AUSTRALIA, on scroll at centre, FEDERATED, on sun, JAN.1 / 1901. Below in tiny letters, FAIRFAX & ROBERTS(reverse)
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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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
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.17 g (Weight)
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Exhibition Collection Management
26 mm (Length), 23 mm (Width), 1 mm (Height)
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Shape
Round with loop
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References
Car.1901/4
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