Medal - Australia 200 Years Collection Matthew Flinders
Medal - Australia 200 Years Collection Matthew Flinders
€1.00
Location
Australia
Year
1988
Type
Collection medallion
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
7.9 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Portrait of Captain Matthew Flinders to the right, map of his circumnavigation around Australian continent and HMS Investigator to the left. Legends around and on the continent.
Obverse lettering
MATTHEW FLINDERS
NEW
HOLLAND
1774-1814
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Map outline of Australia in wreath. Inscription in 4 lines and mintmark below the wreath.
Reverse lettering
AUSTRALIA
200 YEARS
A BICENTENNIAL
MEDAL COLLECTION
PM
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
PM Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, United Kingdom (1965-2023)