Summary

Australia Victoria Stawell
Medal - Shire of Stawell Victorian Sesquicentenary1985 (AD)
Mint: Brim
Other Details: A copper medal issued by the Shire of Stawell to commemorate the sesquicentenary of Victoria in 1984-5. It features the Shire Coat of Arms which depicts themes of rural and mining industry and the motto VIGILANTLY and the sesquicentenary logo. Stawell is located 233 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, in the Wimmera district. It developed during the 1850s gold rushes. The Shire of Stawell was declared on 30 December 1864. In 1995 the Shire of Stawell became part of the new Northern Grampians Shire Council.

Physical Description

A dark toned copper medal issued by the Shire of Stawell to commemorate the sesquicentenary of Victoria in 1984-5. It features the Shire Arms which depicts themes of rural and mining industry and the motto VIGILANTLY and the sesquicentenary logo.

Obverse Description

At centre above a ribbon with the motto VIGILANTLY, two overlapping shields, the ond on the left depicts a sheep and a bunch of grapes, the other a plough and crossed mining tools; around on a belt, SHIRE OF STAWELL

Reverse Description

Logo of the Victorian sesquicentenary; below, VICTORIA 150 / GROWING TOGETHER 1984-5 at rim in small letters the mint name, BRIM MELB

Edge Description

Plain

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