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Medal - Melbourne International Exhibition Emperor of Germany Prize, Victoria, Australia, 1880
Reg. No: NU 33442
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- Summary:
- Australia Victoria Melbourne
Medal - Melbourne Exhibition Emperor of Germany Prize 1880
Mint: Melbourne
Other Details: This is a bronze strike of the medal issued to award to finalists in the Emperor of Germany's Prize. Gold medals were awarded to the finalists with their name engraved withing the wreath on the reverse. This bronze piece was specially struck for the Melbourne Mint reference collection. The Melbourne International Exhibition ran from 1 October 1880 to 30 April 1881. The exhibition building that still stands was constructed for the occasion, designed by Joseph Reed and built by David Mitchell. Over 1.3 million people visited the exhibition at a time when Melbourne's population was only around 282,000. - Description:
- A bronze medal from the dies used to strike gold prizes issued to finalists in the Emperor of Germany's Prize. It features a view of the complete 1880 Exhibition Buildings as seen from above from the north west corner.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 22 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 5.59 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | emperor of germany prize, exhibitions, royal exhibition building |
| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, Melbourne Branch, Melbourne, Victoria, Public Life & Institutions Collection, Branch Mints of the Royal Mint, Branch Mints of the Royal Mint, Deputy Masters of the Melbourne Branch of the Royal Mint, Deputy Masters of the Melbourne Branch of the Royal Mint, Closure of Melbourne Mint, Closure of Melbourne Mint, Melbourne Mint during World War II, Melbourne Mint during World War II, Establishment of Melbourne Mint, 1872, Establishment of Melbourne Mint, 1872, Melbourne Mint, Melbourne Mint |
| Primary Classification: | MEDALS |
| Secondary Classification: | Commemorative |
| Tertiary Classification: | melbourne international exhibition 1880-1881 |
| Series: | Australian Exhibition Medals |
| DateEra: | 1880 AD |
| Obverse Description: | At centre, a view of the complete 1880 Exhibition Buildings as seen from above from the north west corner; in exergue, RECOMMENDED FOR EMPEROR OF GERMANY'S PRIZE |
| Reverse Description: | Around an olive wreath on a broad rim; MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION * 1880 * |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Inscriptions: | Obverse: RECOMMENDED FOR EMPEROR OF GERMANY'S PRIZE Reverse: MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION * 1880 * |
| Material: | Bronze |
| Issued By: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880 |
| Mint: | Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880 |
| Previous Collection: | Royal Mint, Melbourne Branch |
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Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
- Royal Mint, Melbourne Branch, Melbourne, Victoria
- Public Life & Institutions Collection
- Branch Mints of the Royal Mint
- Branch Mints of the Royal Mint
- Deputy Masters of the Melbourne Branch of the Royal Mint
- Deputy Masters of the Melbourne Branch of the Royal Mint
- Closure of Melbourne Mint
- Closure of Melbourne Mint
- Melbourne Mint during World War II
- Melbourne Mint during World War II
- Establishment of Melbourne Mint, 1872
- Establishment of Melbourne Mint, 1872
- Melbourne Mint
- Melbourne Mint
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