Summary
Australia Victoria Melbourne
c. 1900 (AD)
Mint: Stokes & Sons
Other Details: Mule of 1/2 oz. Port Phillip medal & Stokes Arms medal, dated around 1900.
Previous Collections: George McArthur
Obverse Description
At centre within circle, Kangaroo standing right, below 1853; around struck into ornate rim, PORT PHILLIP AUSTRALIA
Reverse Description
Within olive wreath and below rising sun, arms of Victoria
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
circa 1900 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Previous Collection
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Inscriptions
Plain (edge) At centre within circle, Kangaroo standing right, below 1853; around struck into ornate rim, PORT PHILLIP AUSTRALIA (obverse) Within olive wreath and below rising sun, arms of Victoria (reverse)
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Material
Gilt Bronze
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Shape
Round
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References
[Thesis] Lugton, Mary E. 1989. George McArthur of Maldon: his Life and his Book Collection.
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
