Summary
Australia New South Wales Wagga Wagga
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 medal was issued by the Wagga Wagga Town Council, and names Joseph Hayes as Mayor. Hayes was Mayor 1897 and 1906-08.
Obverse Description
Jugate busts, young & old Queen Victoria; around, QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60TH YEAR OF REIGN * 1837 TO 1897 * (stops on either side of date in form of stars). Mint name, STOKES & SONS in tiny letters on rim below date.
Reverse Description
At centre within wide rim, Royal Arms with lion and unicorn supporters above native bird sitting right on branch; below, CORVIS CAUSAM HABET around on broad rim, * WAGGA WAGGA 22ND JUNE 1897 * JOSEPH HAYES, 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
1897 AD
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Issued By
Wagga Wagga Town Council, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, 1897
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Mint
Stokes (Mint), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1897
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Commissioned By
Mr. Joseph Hayes - Wagga Wagga Town Council, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, 1897
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
Plain (edge) * QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60TH YEAR OF REIGN */1837 TO 1897 ; around rim: STOKES & SONS ; Jugate busts of young and old Queen Victoria (obverse) *WAGGA WAGGA, 22ND JUNE 1897 */JOSEPH HAYES, MAYOR Royal Coat of arms being held by lion and unicorn, bird below (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), 13.27 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round with hole
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References
Ca 1897/72
[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
