Summary
This medal issued by M.R. Roberts from the Wynyard Coin Centre in Sydney to commemorate the 1983 Melbourne Cup. It features the champion race horse Phar Lap and jockey Jim Pike, who won the 1930 Melbourne Cup.
Physical Description
Circular gilt metal medallion. One side has an image of the Melbourne Cup Trophy. Other side has an image of a horse and jockey running passed the winning post at a racetrack. Both sides have raised borders.
Obverse Description
At centre the Melbourne Cup with the date 1983 on its base; around, 123rd. MELBOURNE CUP
Reverse Description
Horse running to right passed winning post, around above, PHAR LAP 1930 WINNER below, JIM PIKE / JOCKEY
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Barrie Winsor - Wynyard Coin Centre, 26 Nov 1989
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Date Issued
1983 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Commissioned By
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Person Named
Jim Pike
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Inscriptions
Edge: Plain Obverse: 123rd. MELBOURNE CUP Reverse: PHAR LAP 1930 WINNER/ JIM PIKE / JOCKEY
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Series
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Material
Gilt Bronze
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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
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 31.31 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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Keywords
Civic Mementoes, Horse Racing, Horses, Melbourne Cup Racing Carnival, Racing Industry, Sport, Making History - Phar Lap
