Summary
Australia Victoria Shire of Bellarine
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 Bellarine, and names F.J. Pacey as President and A. M'Williams as Secretary. The Bellarine shire was proclaimed on 18 September 1865.
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); Mint name, STOKES & SONS in tiny letters on rim below date.
Reverse Description
At centre within wide rim view of front of Shire Hall; above, VICTORIA , in exergue, 1897; around on broad rim, SHIRE OF BELLARINE * F.J. PACEY, PRES. A. M'WILLIAMS, SEC. *
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
HM Queen Victoria, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, 1897
Named as Shire President on this medal -
Person Named
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Person Named
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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), 12.55 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1897/49
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
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Keywords
Architecture, Celebrations, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, Royal Anniversaries, Town Halls
