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Medal - 123rd Melbourne Cup, M.R. Roberts Ltd, New South Wales, Australia, 1983
Reg. No: NU 20604
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- Summary:
- This medal issued by M.R. Roberts from the Wynyard Coin Centre in Sydney to commemorate the 1983 Melbourne Cup. It features the champion race horse Phar Lap and jockey Jim Pike, who won the 1930 Melbourne Cup.
- Description:
- Circular gilt metal medallion. One side has an image of the Melbourne Cup Trophy. Other side has an image of a horse and jockey running passed the winning post at a racetrack. Both sides have raised borders.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Barrie Winsor - Wynyard Coin Centre, 1989
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 32 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 13.50 g (Weight) |
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| Tagged with: | horse racing, melbourne cup racing carnival, horses, sport, racing industry, civic mementoes |
| Themes this item is part of: | Jim Pike, Jockey (1892-1969), Leisure Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection, Jimmy Pike, Artist (circa 1940-2002), W.J. Amor Mint, Medal Maker, New South Wales, Phar Lap Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MEDALS |
| Secondary Classification: | Commemorative |
| Tertiary Classification: | sport |
| Series: | Australian Commemorative Medals |
| DateEra: | 1983 AD |
| Obverse Description: | At centre the Melbourne Cup with the date 1983 on its base; around, 123rd. MELBOURNE CUP |
| Reverse Description: | Horse running to right passed winning post, around above, PHAR LAP 1930 WINNER below, JIM PIKE / JOCKEY |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Inscriptions: | Edge: Plain Obverse: 123rd. MELBOURNE CUP Reverse: PHAR LAP 1930 WINNER/ JIM PIKE / JOCKEY |
| Shape: | round |
| Material: | Gilt Bronze |
| Issued By: | M.R. Roberts Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1983 |
| Mint: | Amor (Mint), Australia, 1983 |
| Commissioned By: | M.R. Roberts Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1983 |
| Person Named: | Jim Pike, Australia Jockey |
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