Summary
Australia
Ballaarat (Ballarat) Savings Bank
Queen Victoria Jubilee 1887 (AD) medal
Mint: Stokes & Martin
Other Details: The fiftieth anniversary of the ascension of Queen Victoria was celebrated with enthusiasm throughout the Empire. This medal was one of many issued by local organistions to commemorate the occasion. 1000 of these medals were struck by the Ballaarat (sic) Savings Bank.
Previous Collections: McArthur
Obverse Description
Head of Queen Victoria facing left, wearing veil and coronet; Around, VICTORIA'S JUBILEE Below, 1887. Artist's initials, H.S. on truncation of Queen's neck.
Reverse Description
At centre within broad ornate, zigzag border, Arms of Victoria with kangaroo and emu supporters; around above SAVINGS BANK; below, BALLAARAT
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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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
1887 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1887
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Artist
Harry Stokes, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1887
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Commissioned By
Ballarat Savings Bank, Malvern, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1887
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Person Depicted
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Previous Collection
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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
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.34 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1887/73
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Keywords
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, Royal Anniversaries
