Summary
Australia
James Cook Bicentennary 1970 (AD)
Mint: not recorded
Other Details: This is one of more than 40 different commemorative medal issues inspired by the 1970 bicentenary of Captain James Cook's arrival in Australia.
Obverse Description
Bust of James Cook left; around, 200TH ANNIVERSARY . 1770 . 1970 below bust in small letters the artist's initials, WG
Reverse Description
Australian Arms
Edge Description
Stamped 206 ( 18CT )
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Date Issued
1970 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, Greater Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 1970
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Commissioned By
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
Stamper 206 ( 18CT ) (edge) Bust of James Cook left; around, 200TH ANNIVERSARY . 1770 . 1970 (obverse) Australian Arms (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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Dimensions
45 mm (Outside Diameter), 54.876 g (Weight)
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Exhibition Collection Management
43 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car.1970/37
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