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medal
Object Type
medal
Museum number
2002,0727.1
Description
Struck white metal medal.
(whole)
Head of Queen Victoria l.
(obverse)
Coat of arms flanked by emu and kangaroo; behind, rising sun.
(reverse)
Production date
1853
Production place
Made in:
Australia
Materials
white metal
stainless steel
Technique
struck
Dimensions
Diameter:
57 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
heraldry
bird
mammal
Associated names
Portrait of:
Queen Victoria
Associated places
Named in inscription:
Tasmania
Associated events
Commemoration of:
Cessation of Transportation
Commemoration of:
50th Anniversary of Foundation of Tasmania
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Daniel Fearon
Acquisition date
2002
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
2002,0727.1