Gold Medal, Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880.

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NU006497; Commemorative medal; 1880; Stokes, H. ; view 1

NU006497; Commemorative medal; 1880; Stokes, H. ; view 2

NU006497; Commemorative medal; 1888; Unknown; gold medal; gold; Australia

item details

NameGold Medal, Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880.

ProductionH Stokes; engraver; 1880; Australia
Melbourne Mint; engraver; 1880; Melbourne

Classificationmedals

Materialsgold

Techniquesmetalworking, striking, engraving

DimensionsOverall: 4mm (width), 39mm (height), 39mm (diameter)

Registration NumberNU006497

Credit lineGift of the family of Sir James Hector, 1937

Overview

One side shows a profile head of Queen Victoria, around which is the legend: 'MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION MDCCCLXXX'. On the reverse isa wreath surrounded by the Latin motto: 'VITAM / EXCOLVERE / PER ARTES'. This medal was awarded to Sir James Hector.

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