Summary
Australia New South Wales Sydney
Medal, Sydney Opera House 10th. Anniversary 1983 (AD)
Mint: Amor
Other Details: A gilt medal issued by M.R. Roberts in 1983 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Sydney Opera House. It features a view of the Sydney Opera House.
Physical Description
A gilt medal issued by M.R. Roberts At centre a view of the Sydney Opera House below clouds; around above, SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE; below, 10TH ANNIVERSARY / 1973 - 1983 To the right of a warratah branch, TO / COMMEMORATE / 10TH ANNIVERSARY / OF THE OPENING BY / HER MAJESTY / QUEEN ELIZABETH II / OF THE / SYDNEY OPERA / HOUSE / 29 - 10 - 1973 below base of branch, MRR
Obverse Description
At centre a view of the Sydney Opera House below clouds; around above, SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE; below, 10TH ANNIVERSARY / 1973 - 1983
Reverse Description
To the right of a waratah branch, TO / COMMEMORATE / 10TH ANNIVERSARY / OF THE OPENING BY / HER MAJESTY / QUEEN ELIZABETH II / OF THE / SYDNEY OPERA / HOUSE / 29 - 10 - 1973 below base of branch, MRR
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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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
M.R. Roberts Ltd, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1983
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Mint
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Commissioned By
M.R. Roberts Ltd, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1983
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Person Named
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Inscriptions
(edge) Plain (obverse) At centre a view of the Sydney Opera House below clouds; around above, SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE; below, 10TH ANNIVERSARY / 1973 - 1983 (reverse) To the right of a warratah branch, TO / COMMEMORATE / 10TH ANNIVERSARY / OF THE OPENING BY / HER MAJESTY / QUEEN ELIZABETH II / OF THE / SYDNEY OPERA / HOUSE / 29 - 10 - 1973 below base of branch, MRR
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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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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 13.38 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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