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Medal - Sandy ex Rex Queensland, New South Wales, Australia, 1877
Reg. No: NU 35210
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- Summary:
- Medal struck in 1877 by Stokes featuring Julius Hogarth's aboriginal head and the legend SANDY : EX : REX : QUEENSLAND. The man depicted is the same as that on medals inscribed 'Ricketty Dick', from Sydney.
McArthur Bequest - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 22 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 4.29 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | aboriginal depictions, agriculture, exhibitions, mining |
| Themes this item is part of: | Julius Hogarth, Jeweller & Medal Maker (1820-1879), George McArthur, Collector & Baker (1842-1903), Public Life & Institutions Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection, Hogarth, Erichsen & Co., Jewellers, Sydney, New South Wales, Stokes & Son, Medal Makers, Melbourne, Victoria & Sydney, New South Wales |
| Primary Classification: | MEDALS |
| Secondary Classification: | Commemorative |
| Tertiary Classification: | mining |
| Series: | Australian Historical Medals |
| DateEra: | 1877 AD |
| Obverse Description: | Aboriginal male head, bare, bearded, facing right; around, SANDY : EX : REX : QUEENSLAND : tiny artists initials J.H. incuse in neck |
| Reverse Description: | Within wreath and below 'rising sun', coat of arms featuring ship, golden fleece, mining tools and sheaf of wheat; below base of wreath, 1877 |
| Edge Description: | Milled |
| Material: | Gilt |
| Issued By: | New South Wales, Australia, 1877 |
| Artist: | Julius Hogarth, New South Wales, Australia, 1872 |
| Mint: | Stokes (Mint), Victoria, Australia, 1877 |
| Person Depicted: | Ricketty Dick |
| References: | Car. 1877/3 |
| Bibliography: |
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Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
- Julius Hogarth, Jeweller & Medal Maker (1820-1879)
- George McArthur, Collector & Baker (1842-1903)
- Public Life & Institutions Collection
- Sustainable Futures Collection
- Hogarth, Erichsen & Co., Jewellers, Sydney, New South Wales
- Stokes & Son, Medal Makers, Melbourne, Victoria & Sydney, New South Wales
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