Australian commemorative medal from Gowing Brothers for Queen Victoria Jubilee
Object No. N20171
Medal, Gowing Bros Store, commemorative Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, copper alloy, Sydney, 1897
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Summary
Physical Description
Medal, Gowing Bros Store, commemorative Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, copper alloy, Sydney, 1897. Medal coin, OBVERSE: two heads of Queen Victoria, one old, one young, surrounded by the legend "QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60TH YEAR OF REIGN. 1837 TO 1897". REVERSE: A central stamp of a diamond around the Australian coat of arms with kangaroo, emu and rising sun. Legend around edge "PRESENTED BY GOWING BROTHERS SYDNEY". Date in exergue, 1897. The top is pierced with a hole.
DIMENSIONS
Depth
2 mm
Diameter
32 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
The token commemorated Queen Victoria's 60th year of reign.
HISTORY
Notes
The token was used as a promotional item for Gowing Bros gentlemen's outfitters"
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased 1972
Acquisition Date
7 October 1972
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