Summary
Australia
Medal struck at the Geelong Jubilee Exhibition, 1887 (AD)
Mint: Stokes & Martin
Other Details: Geelong Jubilee Exhibition medal, issued in 1887. The exhibition was one of many events that commemorated Queen Victoria's jubilee.
Previous Collections: McArthur
Obverse Description
Bust of Queen Victoria left but with head slightly front so that her right eye can just be seen, wearing small crown. Around, TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA . 1887 .
Reverse Description
At centre within broad decorated rim the Geelong Jubilee Exhibition building, in exergue, GEELONG JUBILEE / EXHIBITION
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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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
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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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1887/21
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Keywords
Architecture, Celebrations, Exhibitions, Exhibitions: Geelong Jubilee, 1887, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, Royal Anniversaries
