Summary

Australia Victoria Brighton
Queen Victoria's 60th year of Reign, Brighton 1897 (AD)
Mint: not recorded

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 Town of Brighton. It names Thomas Wilson as Mayor and the Children's Fete, 1897. Thomas Wilson represented Central Ward. Brighton at that time had a population of 9,373 in an area of 3,288 acres. Its local economy included manufactories, floriculture and horticulture, with tourism already a strong mainstay.

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 wide rim Royal Arms with lion and unicorn supporters; above, CHILDREN'S FETE; below, JUNE 1897 around on broad rim, TOWN OF BRIGHTON * THOMAS WILSON, MAYOR *

Edge Description

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Significance

Thomas Wilson represented Central Ward. Brighton at that time had a population of 9,373 in an area of 3,288 acres. Its local economy included manufactories, floriculture and horticulture, with tourism already a strong mainstay. -Victorian Municipal Directory. -D. Tout-Smith 20/1/2004.

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