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Medal - Centenary of Victoria & Sixth Australasian Philatelic Exhibition, Victoria, Australia, 1934
Reg. No: NU 18358
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- Summary:
- Victorian Centenary & Sixth Australasian Philatelic Exhibition 1934 (AD)
Mint: Stokes & Sons
Awarded to: Not awarded, in original case
Other Details: This is an unissued, gilt prize medal from a major philatelic exhibition called 'VIC VI' that was held in Melbourne in association with the Victorian Centenary celebrations in 1934. The Aboriginal man associated with 1834 was a common theme in materials associated with the centenary. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 49 mm (Height), 37 mm (Width) |
| Dimension Comment: | 37 * 49 |
More information
| Tagged with: | aboriginal depictions, celebrations, exhibitions, melbourne centenary 1935, philatelic exhibitions, stamp shows |
| Themes this item is part of: | Numismatics & Philately Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection, Stokes & Son, Medal Makers, Melbourne, Victoria & Sydney, New South Wales |
| Primary Classification: | MEDALS |
| Secondary Classification: | Commemorative |
| Tertiary Classification: | centenary of victoria |
| Series: | Australian Commemorative Medals |
| DateEra: | 1934 AD |
| Obverse Description: | Aboriginal bust left; behind, 1834; below on wide border, VIC VI |
| Reverse Description: | View of city skyline across the Yarra; below, MELBOURNE 1934 |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Rectangle |
| Material: | Gilt |
| Issued By: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1934 |
| Mint: | Stokes & Sons, 1934 |
| References: | Car.1934/11 |
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