Summary
Australia
Wannon Shire Queen Victoria Jubilee 1887 (AD) medal
Mint:not Stokes & Martin
Other Details: Queen Victoria's 50th jubilee in 1887 was celebrated the great enthusiasm throughout the British Empire. This medal was one of many issued by local governments to commemorate the occasion. This medal was issued by the president and councillors of the Shire of Wannon.
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, PRESENTED / BY THE / PRESIDENT / AND / COUNCILLORS / OF THE / WANNON SHIRE
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
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
(edge) (obverse) (reverse)
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Series
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Material
Copper
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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), 11.05 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1887/67
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Keywords
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, Royal Anniversaries
