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Medal - Jubilee of Queen Victoria, Shire of Maldon, Victoria, Australia, 1887
Reg. No: NU 20399
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- Summary:
- Australia
Jubilee medal 1887 (AD)
Shire of Maldon
Mint: Stokes & Martin
Other Details: Queen Victoria's 50th jubilee in 1887 was celebrated the great enthusiasm throughout the British Empire. This medal was one of many issued by local governments to commemorate the occasion. It was issued by the Shire of Maldon. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 20 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 2.86 g (Weight) |
| Dimension Comment: | 20mm |
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| Tagged with: | celebrations, queen victoria golden jubilee 1887, royal anniversaries |
| Themes this item is part of: | Public Life & Institutions Collection, HM Queen Victoria (1819-1901) |
| Primary Classification: | MEDALS |
| Secondary Classification: | Commemorative |
| Tertiary Classification: | royal jubilees |
| Series: | Australian Historical Medals |
| DateEra: | 1887 AD |
| Obverse Description: | Bust of Queen Victoria left but with head slightly front so that her right eye can just be seen, wearing small crown. Around, VICTORIA'S JUBILEE |
| Reverse Description: | At centre within circle, PRESENTED BY / SHIRE OF / 1887 / MALDON around on broad rim, E RUPIBUS ORTUM * VICTORIA * |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Inscriptions: | (edge) (obverse) (reverse) |
| Shape: | round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | Shire of Maldon, Maldon Shire, Victoria, Australia |
| Person Depicted: | HM Queen Victoria |
| References: | Car. 1887/47 |
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