Summary
Medal commemorating 'George Coppin of pleasant memory', minted by Stokes & Martin, post 1906. Coppin was a theatre manager, showman and politician, in 1858 he staged Australia's first balloon ascent from Coppin Gardens.
Previous Collections: George McArthur
Obverse Description
Bust of George Coppin, laureate, facing left; around above, GEORGE COPPIN OF PLEASANT MEMORY
Reverse Description
Crowned olive wreath - no engraving at centre
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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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Martin (Mint), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Person Depicted
Mr George Selth Coppin, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Previous Collection
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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
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.83 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round with hole
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References
Car.G/3
[Book] Rodgers, Helene. 1989. Early Ballooning in Australia.
[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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