Summary
Australia
Jubilee medal 1887 (AD)
Shire of Maldon
Mint: 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. It was issued by the Shire of Maldon.
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, VICTORIA'S JUBILEE
Reverse Description
At centre within circle, PRESENTED BY / SHIRE OF / 1887 / MALDON around on broad rim, E RUPIBUS ORTUM * VICTORIA *
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
1887 AD
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Issued 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
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
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.86 g (Weight)
20mm
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1887/47
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Keywords
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, Royal Anniversaries
