Summary
Australia Victoria Shire of South Barwon
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 South Barwon. The Shire of South Barwon was located on the south side of the Barwon River (now part of Geelong).
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 stars). Die cracked, especially badly above QUEEN
Reverse Description
At centre within wide rim view of Shire Hall with fence and gate, above, SHIRE HALL; below, 1897; around on broad rim, SHIRE OF SOUTH BARWON . E.W. GIBSON, 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
Mr Edward W. Gibson - Shire of South Barwon, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1897
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Person Depicted
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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), 13.02 g (Weight)
31mm
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1897/68
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
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Keywords
Architecture, Celebrations, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, Royal Anniversaries, Town Halls
