Summary
Australia Victoria Melbourne
1901 (AD)
The Australian Commonwealth Medal
Mint: not recorded
Other Details: Medal issued to commemorate the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. It shows arms of Australia supported by an emu and kangaroo, with the arms of the five States - NSW, SA, TAS, WA, VIC - around on a raised rim.
Obverse Description
At centre Arms of Australia supported by emu and kangaroo; around Arms of 5 States - NSW, SA, TAS, WA, VIC, around on raised rim, THE AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH
Reverse Description
At centre crowned Royal Arms above crossed Australian and British flags, around, * ONE NATION ONE PEOPLE * ONE DESTINY
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1901 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
Plain (edge) At centre Arms of Australia supported by emu and kangaroo; around Arms of 5 States - NSW, SA, TAS, WA, VIC, around on raised rim, THE AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH (obverse) At centre crowned Royal Arms above crossed Australian and British flags, around, * ONE NATION ONE PEOPLE * ONE DESTINY (reverse)
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Material
Gilt Copper
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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), 5.23 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round with hole
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References
Car. T/2
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