Summary
Australia Victoria
United Sunday Schools Demonstration 1897
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee 1897 (AD)
Mint: Stokes & Sons
Other Details: Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in 1897 was celebrated the great enthusiasm throughout the British Empire. It prompted many Australian organisations to issue commemorative medals. This medal was issued by United Sunday Schools, which held a 'demonstration' in commemoration of the jubilee.
Obverse Description
Jugate busts, young & old Queen Victoria; around, QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60TH YEAR OF REIGN * 1837 TO 1897 * (stops on either side of date in form of crosses). Mint name, STOKES & SONS in tiny letters on rim below date.
Reverse Description
At centre within wide rim, open Bible with HOLY BIBLE at top of displayed pages; above, rising sun; below, 1897 ALL SET WITHIN DIAMOND OF DOTS; around on broad rim, * UNITED SUNDAY SCHOOLS DEMONSTRATION * VICTORIA
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
1897 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1897
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
(edge) (obverse) (reverse)
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Series
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Material
Gilt
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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
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 13.28 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1897/71, but with mint name and crosses not stars on obverse
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Keywords
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, Religions, Royal Anniversaries, Sunday Schools
