Summary
Australia Victoria Warrnambool
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee 1897 (AD)
Mint: not recorded
Other Details: Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in 1897 was celebrated the great enthusiasm throughout the British Empire. It prompted many Australian local governments to issue commemorative medals. This medal was issued by the Town of Warrnambool, and names W.J. Hickford as Mayor. Hickford was Mayor from 1895 to 1897. Warrnambool became a Town in 1883, and in the last decade of the twentieth century, when this medal was issued, it finally was connected by rail and the Merri River Water Supply Scheme at last provided a reliable water supply. Warrnambool became a City in 1918.
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 dots). Mint name, STOKES & SONS in tiny letters on rim below date.
Reverse Description
At centre within wide rim Royal Arms with lion and unicorn supporters above scenes: left sailing ship; right, wheat sheaf and rising sun around on broad rim, * TOWN OF WARRNAMBOOL * W.J. HICKFORD, MAYOR
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 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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Commissioned By
Mr W. J. Hickford - Town of Warrnambool, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, 1897
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Person Depicted
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Organisation Named
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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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Type of item
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Dimensions
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 12.55 g (Weight)
31mm
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1897/70
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
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Keywords
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, Royal Anniversaries
