Summary
Australia New South Wales Lithgow
Queen Victoria's Jubilee 1897 (AD)
Mint: Stokes
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 gilded bronze medal was issued by the Town of Lithgow and names John James as Mayor.
Obverse Description
QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60TH YEAR OF REIGN/* 1837 TO 1897/(around rim:STOKES 7 SONS ; Jugate busts, young & old Queen Victoria
Reverse Description
DIAMOND JUBILEE, LITHGOW JOHN JAMES, MAYOR.97/1897 Diamond central recessed part of the rev., kangaroo l.,emu r., shield btwn
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
1897 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Person Depicted
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Person Named
Mr. John James - Lithgow Town Council, Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia, 1897
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Inscriptions
Plain (edge) QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60TH YEAR OF REIGN/* 1837 TO 1897/(around rim:STOKES 7 SONS ; Jugate busts, young & old Queen Victoria (obverse) DIAMOND JUBILEE,LITHGOW JOHN JAMES, MAYOR.97/1897 Diamond central recessed part of the rev., kangaroo l.,emu r., shield btwn (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), 13.34 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round with hole
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References
Ca 1897/27
[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
Celebrations, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 1897, Royal Anniversaries, Royalty: British
