Summary
Australia Victoria Frankston
Medal - Armstrong Shoe Mart, Frankston 1984 (AD)
Issue number 150, Type 36
Mint: Brim Artist: Hafner
Other Details: 100 struck in copper and given to customers who purchased shoes. A $1 discount given if returned on the occasion of a further purchase. This issue features Willie the Olympic Koala and commemorates the 1984 Olympic Games.
Physical Description
A copper medal (32 mm diameter) featuring Willie the Olympic Koals standing front before the Australian flag and the family crest
Obverse Description
At centre within a line circle 22 mm diameter, Willie the Olympic Koala standing facing before the Australian flag; around, OLYMPIC PENNY .... 1984 .... with the mint name in small letters at the sides of the date, BRIM MELB
Reverse Description
At centre within a line circle 24 mm diameter, an outline of the family crest crowned and with rampant lion supporters, around ARMSTRONG SHOE MART 70 WELLS ST., FRANKSTON FAMILY FOOTWEAR
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Ian Armstrong
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Date Issued
1984 AD
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Issued By
Armstrong Shoe Mart, Frankston, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Mint
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Inscriptions
Obverse: OLYMPIC PENNY 1984 BRIM MELB Reverse: ARMSTRONG SHOE MART 70 WELLS ST., FRANKSTON FAMILY FOOTWEAR
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Series
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Material
Copper
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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
2 mm (Depth), 32 mm (Outside Diameter), 13.5 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Issue No. 150 Type 36
[Book] Carter, Mike & Armstrong, Ian. 2013. The Armstrong Tokens: The World's Largest Private Issue.
