Medal - Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, Town of Brighton, Victoria, Australia, 1897

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Summary:: Australia Victoria Brighton
Queen Victoria's 60th year of Reign, Brighton 1897 (AD)
Mint: not recorded
Other Details: Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in 1897 was celebrated the great enthusiasm throughout the British Empire. It prompted many Australian local governments to issue commemorative medals. This medal was issued by the Town of Brighton. It names Thomas Wilson as Mayor and the Children's Fete, 1897.
Acquisition Information:: Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976

Tagged with:	celebrations, fetes, queen victoria diamond jubilee 1897, royal anniversaries
Themes this item is part of:	Public Life & Institutions Collection, Wannenmacher Collection, HRH Queen Victoria (1819-1901), Stokes & Son, Medal Makers, Melbourne, Victoria & Sydney, New South Wales
Primary Classification:	MEDALS
Secondary Classification:	Commemorative
Tertiary Classification:	royal jubilees
Series:	Australian Commemorative medal
DateEra:	1897 AD
Obverse Description:	Jugate busts, young & old Queen Victoria; around, QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60TH YEAR OF REIGN * 1837 TO 1897 * (stops on either side of date in form of crosses).
Reverse Description:	At centre within wide rim Royal Arms with lion and unicorn supporters; above, CHILDREN'S FETE; below, JUNE 1897 around on broad rim, TOWN OF BRIGHTON * THOMAS WILSON, MAYOR *
Edge Description:	Plain
Inscriptions:	(edge) (obverse) (reverse)
Shape:	round
Material:	Gilt
Issued By:	Brighton, Victoria, Australia, 1897
Mint:	Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1897
Commissioned By:	Mr. Thomas Wilson - Brighton Town Council, Brighton, Victoria, Australia, 1897
Person Depicted:	HM Queen Victoria
References:	Car.1897/63