Summary

Australia Victoria Collingwood
Centenary of Collingwood 1955 (AD) commemorative medal
Mint: K.G.Luke
Other Details: This medal was distributed to Collingwood residents and school children to commemorate the centenary of Collingwood in 1955. It names John Pascoe Fawkner as 'one of the founders of Melbourne'. Collingwood is an industrial and residential suburb, is 3 km. north-east of Melbourne. On 24 April 1855 Collingwood became a municipality, separated from the Municipality of Melbourne. It was called East Collingwood until 1873, when it was proclaimed a town. On 14 January 1876 Collingwood became a city.

Physical Description

Medal struck to commemorate thje centenary of Collingwood; bust facing right wearing cap; around in two lines, ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF MELBOURNE / JOHN PASCOE FAWKNER Arms of the city; around above, CITY OF COLLINGWOOD; around below, CENTENARY 1855 - 1955

Obverse Description

Bust facing right wearing cap; around in two lines, ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF MELBOURNE / JOHN PASCOE FAWKNER

Reverse Description

Arms of the city; around above, CITY OF COLLINGWOOD; around below, CENTENARY 1855 - 1955

Edge Description

Plain

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