Summary
Australia Victoria Ballarat
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee 1897 (AD)
Mint: not recorded
Other Details: Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in 1897 was celebrated the great enthusiasm throughout the British Empire. It prompted many Australian local governments to issue commemorative medals. This medal was issued by the Shire of Ballarat, and names E. Butler as Shire President.
Obverse Description
Jugate busts, young & old Queen Victoria; around, QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60TH YEAR OF REIGN * 1837 TO 1897 * (stops on either side of date in form of crosses);
Reverse Description
At centre within broad rim Arms of the Shire, in exergue, BY THESE WE FLOURISH; around on broad rim, * SHIRE OF BALLARAT * E. BUTLER, PRESIDENT
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), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1897 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1897
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Commissioned By
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Person Depicted
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Person Named
Mr. Edmond Butler - Shire of Ballarat, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, 1897
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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
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 12.78 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1897/48
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
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Keywords
Celebrations, Coat of Arms: City of Ballarat, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, Royal Anniversaries
