Medal - Douglas Mawson Australian Academy of Science
Medal - Douglas Mawson Australian Academy of Science
€362,023.00
Location
Australia
Year
Type
Award medals/Scientific award
Composition
Copper
Weight
65.7 g
Diameter
63 mm
Thickness
3.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Portrait of Sir Douglas Mawson with a map section behind and navigation tools.
Obverse lettering
SIR DOUGLAS MAWSON
GEOLOGIST AND EXPLORER
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Australian Academy of Science award with their coat of arms depicting a kangaroo, swan and dog each with crown around their neck. The shield depicts the Shine Dome building, the crux, and a crown.
Reverse lettering
AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, Australia (1965-date)
