Medal - 125th Anniv of the Burke & Wills Expedition Royal Geographical Society of Australia

€416,272.00
LocationAustralia
Year1986
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionBronze (White Metal)
Weight53.4 g
Diameter45 mm
Thickness4.4 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Carlisle#1986/12
Obverse descriptionA lady holding a Globe and map, Sailing Ship and boat in the background.
Obverse letteringROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALASIA QLD INC. 1885 - 1985
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionText only
Reverse lettering1986 STRUCK TO COMMEMORATE THE 125th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARRIVAL AT THE GULF OF CARPENTARIA OF THE VICTORIAN EXPEDITION 11th FEBRUARY 1861 A.J.P. ROBERT O`HARA BURKE. WILLIAM JOHN WILLS. JOHN KING. CHARLES GRAY.
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverA.J. Parkes, Australia
Mintage1986  - - 100
Catalog ID4984120160
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