Summary
Australia
Queen Victoria 1887 (AD) Jubilee
Mint:not Stokes & Martin
The fiftieth anniversary of the ascension of Queen Victoria was celebrated with enthusiasm throughout the Empire. This gilt medal was one of many issued by local organistions to commemorate the occasion.
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 ornate rim, Australian Arms with kangaroo and emu supporters; around above, AUSTRALIAN CELEBRATION; below, 21 JUNE 1887
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 (Mint), 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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Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 12.4 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
This type not listed by Carlisle but obv. as 1887/21 and reverse as 1887/35
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Keywords
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, Royal Anniversaries
