Summary
Australia New South Wales
New South Wales Centennial 1888 (AD)
Captain Cook (cast medal)
Mint: unknown
Other Details: New South Wales bronze centennial medal, issued in 1888. The obverse features a bust of Captain Cook; the reverse features a map of Australia showing the Colonies.
Previous Collections: George McArthur, Maldon
Obverse Description
Bust of Cook facing left within medallion, around on medallion, CAPT COOK The medallion is set between two flags. Between the two flags, CENTENARY / 1888
Reverse Description
Map of Australia showing colonies named as; WEST/AUSTLIA / NORTH/AUSTLIA / SOUTH AUSTLIA / QUEENS/LAND NEW SOUTH/WALES/ VICTIA
Edge Description
Plain
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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
1888 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Previous Collection
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Series
AUSTRALIA'S CELEBRATION/* 1888 Australian Commemorative Medals
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Material
Gilt Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Dimensions
36 mm (Width), 40 mm (Height), 14.85 g (Weight)
36 x 36 loop at top
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Shape
Irregular
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References
Car 1888/4
[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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