Summary
Australia Victoria
1899 (AD)
Mint: not recorded
Awarded to: Doolan, W.J.
Other Details: This is a gold medal awarded by the Victorian Amateur Athletics Association in 1899 to the winner of the competition 'Putting the Weight' (now the shot put). It was won by W.J. Doolan.
Obverse Description
Engraved at top, PUTTING THE WEIGHT; at centre VAAA interlaced; below, CHAMPIONSHIP
Reverse Description
Engraved within wreath, W.J.DOOLAN / 1ST. / 18 FEBY. 1899
Edge Description
Twisted gold wire
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
1899 AD
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Issued By
Victorian Amateur Athletics Association (VAAA), Victoria, Australia, 1899
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Awarded To
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Inscriptions
Twisted gold wire (edge) Engraved at top, PUTTING THE WEIGHT; at centre VAAA interlaced; below, CHAMPIONSHIP (obverse) Engraved within wreath, W.J.DOOLAN / 1ST. / 18 FEBY. 1899 (reverse)
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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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Exhibition Collection Management
28 mm (Width), 35 mm (Height)
30 * 38
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Shape
Round with loop
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