Summary
Australia
Malvern, Queen Victoria Jubilee 1887 (AD) medal
Mint:not Stokes & Martin
Other Details: This medal was issued for the occasion of the launch of Queen Victoria's jubilee in 1887. It names R.G. Benson as Shire President. Benson was a councillor for the Shire of Malvern from 1874 until 1892-93. He served as Shire President 1876-77, 1880-81, 1885-87 and 1889-90. He resigned as councillor in the 1892-93 term. The Shire of Mavern was originally proclaimed as the Shire of Gardiner in 1856. In 1878 it was renamed Malvern. The Shire Hall was opened eight years later, in 1886, the year before it was depicted on this medal. The City of Malvern was proclaimed on 30 May 1911 and ceased to exist on 22 June 1994, succeeded by the City of Stonnington.
Obverse Description
Head of Queen Victoria facing left, wearing veil and coronet; Around, VICTORIA'S JUBILEE Below, 1887. Artist's initials, H.S. on truncation of Queen's neck.
Reverse Description
Malvern Town Hall; above, R.G. BENSON PRESIDENT in exergue makers name; STOKES & MARTIN
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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Mint
Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1887
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Artist
Harry Stokes, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1887
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Commissioned By
Mr. R. G. Benson President - Shire of Malvern, Malvern, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1887
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Person Depicted
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Organisation 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), 12.61 g (Weight)
31mm
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Shape
Round
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References
Car. 1887/71
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Keywords
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, Royal Anniversaries
