Summary
Australia Victoria
Laying of the Foundation stone, Melbourne Town Hall 1867 (AD)
Mint: Stokes, T.
Other Details: This medal is one of 26 made to mark the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the Melbourne Town Hall by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1867. Medals were issued to the Queen, mayor and councillors, architect, builders, town clerk and the Museum.
Obverse Description
Bust left; around, H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, VISITED VICTORIA. 1867.
Reverse Description
Melbourne Town Hall; around, LAID FOUNDATION STONE OF TOWN HALL MELBOURNE; in exergue, 29TH NOV / T. STOKES MELB.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Melbourne City Council (MCC), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1867 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
Plain (edge) Bust left; around, H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, VISITED VICTORIA. 1867. (obverse) Melbourne Town Hall; around, LAID FOUNDATION STONE OF TOWN HALL MELBOURNE; in exergue, 29TH NOV / T. STOKES MELB. (reverse)
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Series
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Material
Gold
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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
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 8.42 g (Weight)
diameter excluded ring mount
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Dimensions
28 mm (Length), 24 mm (Width), 2 mm (Depth), 8.42 g (Weight)
Measurement from Conservation
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Shape
Round
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References
Car.1867/3
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