Medal - 100 Year Anniversary of First Settlement - Portland Historical Medal

€58,207.00
LocationAustralia
Year1934
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionGold plated bronze (Bronze gilt)
Weight11.27 g
Diameter31 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound with a loop
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionBust of Edward Henty facing 3/4 left within circle in center
Obverse lettering· TO COMMEMORATE THE 100TH.. ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST SETTLEMENT · 1834 ·1934 EDWARD HENTY VICTORIA’S PIONEER PORTLAND STOKES
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionWithin broad rim, figure of James Grant in suit and top hat standing on deck of his ship which is under a sail. Ocean and mountain in background.
Reverse letteringLIEUT. JAMES GRANT DISCOVERING AND NAMING PORTLAND BAY ·1800 · BRIG LADY NELSON
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverStokes & Sons Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia (1857-date)
Mintage1934  - -
Catalog ID4323550850
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