Summary
A gilt medal issued by M.R. Roberts to commemorate the America's Cup win by Australia in 1983. It was the first time an American boat had not won the prestigious Cup. The winning entry was 'Australia II', pictured on this medal and now on display in the Fremantle Maritime Museum branch of the Western Australian Museum.
Mint: Amor.
Physical Description
A gilt medal issued by M.R. Roberts At centre the America's Cup; around, AMERICA'S CUP 1983 WINNER The Yaught 'Australia II' under full sail to left; below, AUSTRALIA
Obverse Description
At centre the America's Cup; around, AMERICA'S CUP 1983 WINNER
Reverse Description
The Yacht 'Australia II' under full sail to left; below, AUSTRALIA
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
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Mint
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Commissioned By
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Inscriptions
(edge) (obverse) At centre the America's Cup; around, AMERICA'S CUP 1983 WINNER (reverse) The Yaught 'Australia II' under full sail to left; below, AUSTRALIA
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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), 13.33 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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