Summary
Australia Western Australia Perth
Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 (AD)
Mint: Stokes & Martin
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 G. Shenton, Mayor of Perth.
Obverse Description
Head of Queen Victoria wearing veil and coronet facing left; around, VICTORIA'S JUBILEE below, 1887
Reverse Description
At centre within ornate wide rim a view of the Perth Town Hall; around above, TOWN HALL PERTH; in exergue, G. SHENTON / MAYOR
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
1887 AD
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Issued By
Sir George Shenton - Perth City Council, Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia, Australia, 1887
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Mint
Stokes & Martin, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1887
The mint name 'STOKES & MARTIN' in the truncation of the Queen's neck instead of the normal H.S. for Harry Stokes. The piece seems to be cast rather than struck. -
Artist
Harry Stokes, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1887
Initials not on truncation on this medal -
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), 11.38 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Car.1887/42
[Thesis] Lugton, Mary E. 1989. George McArthur of Maldon: his Life and his Book Collection.
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
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Keywords
Architecture, Celebrations, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, 1887, Royal Anniversaries, Town Halls
