Summary
Australia
Commemorative medal Jubilee1887 (AD)
Mint: not recorded
Struck in white metal
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. It was struck in white metal.
Obverse Description
Head of Queen Victoria veiled and wearing coronet; around, TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA . 1887 .
Reverse Description
Shield with BORN / MAY 1819 / CROWNED / JUNE 1838 / MARRIED / 1840 supported by kangaroo on left with head left, and emu on right; above, GOD SAVE THE QUEEN
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
White metal
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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), 10.93 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1887/23
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Keywords
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, Royal Anniversaries
