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.
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 1880 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Martin (Mint), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1887
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Person Depicted
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Previous Collection
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Inscriptions
(edge) Veiled head of Victoria left, around, EMPRESS OF INDIA * (obverse) Arms of Melbourne below risiny sun and surrounded by foreign flags. (reverse)
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Series
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Material
Silver
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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
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.54 g (Weight)
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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.
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