Summary
Australia
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal, 1897 (AD)
Silver 22 mm.
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 silver medal features a bust of Victoria on the obverse and the Advance Australia Arms on the reverse.
Obverse Description
Veiled bust of Queen Victoria facing left; around above, QUEEN VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE; below, 1837 - 97 Above date artist's initials, A.W.
Reverse Description
On shield over wreath, IN / COMMEMORATION / OF / OUR GRACIOUS / QUEEN'S / MOST GLORIOUS / REIGN above shield, Advance Australia Arms with emu (left) and kangaroo supporterd
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
Stokes & Martin broke up in 1893. -
Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
(edge) (obverse) (reverse)
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Series
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Material
Silver
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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
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.63 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1897/10
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Keywords
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, Royal Anniversaries, Royalty: British
