Summary
Australia New South Wales Deniliquin
Queen Victoria's Jubilee 1887 (AD)
Mint: Stokes
Other Details: Issued by Mayor of Deniliquin
Queen Victoria's 50th jubilee in 1887 was celebrated the great enthusiasm throughout the British Empire. This medal one of many issued by local governments to commemorate the occasion, was issued by the Municipality of Deniliquin. It names G. Chandler as Mayor. Deniliquin is situated on the Edward River in south western New South Wales.The Municipality of Deniliquin was constituted on 19 December 1868, and became a hub of rural industry in the Riverina district.
Obverse Description
Head of Queen Victoria facing left, wearing veil and coronet; Around, VICTORIA'S JUBILEE Below, 1887. Inscription on truncation of Queen's neck: H.S.
Reverse Description
At centre within broad ornate, zigzag border TOWN HALL DENILIQUIN ; In exergue: G.CHANDLER/MAYOR Town Hall building
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
G. Chandler Mayor - Municipality of Deniliquin, Deniliquin, New South Wales, Australia, 1887
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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
H.S. on truncation -
Commissioned By
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
Plain (edge) VICTORIA'S JUBILEE/1887 Veiled head of Queen Victoria facing l., H S under neck truncation (obverse) TOWN HALL DENILIQUIN ; In exergue: G.CHANDLER/MAYOR Town Hall building (reverse)
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Series
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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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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.6 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Ca 1887/84
[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
