Summary

Australia Victoria
c. 1880 (AD)
Mint: Stokes
Other Details: Medal issued as an exhibition memento around 1880. It depicts Queen Victoria, whom it names as Empress of India. The arms of Melbourne are included on the medal. The Melbourne International Exhibition was held in 1880-81; the Calcutta International Exhibition was held in 1883-84.
Previous Collections: George McArthur

Obverse Description

Veiled head of Queen Victoria left, around, EMPRESS OF INDIA *

Reverse Description

Arms of Melbourne below rising sun and surrounded by foreign flags.

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