Medal - E.W. Cole - Cole`s Book Arcade Event Souvenir

€185,554.00
LocationAustralia
Year1918
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionBronze
Weight11.52 g
Diameter31 mm
Thickness2 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s) X#Dean D97, Carlisle#C.1918/1
Obverse descriptionPortrait bust of E.W. Cole facing 3/4 left; across in three lines E.W.COLE AGED 55 / COLE`S BOOK ARCADE / MELBOURNE VICTORIA in small letters below bust the mint initials S & S
Obverse letteringE. W. COLE AGED 55 COLE’S BOOK ARCADE MELBOURNE VICTORIA S. & S.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of Cole`s Book Arcade, around above on broad rim, . PRESENT ARCADE OPENED CUP DAY 1883 . around below, 1ST MEDAL ISSUED 1875 - THIS 80TH SERIES 1918
Reverse letteringPRESENT ARCADE OPENED CUP DAY 1883 1ST MEDAL ISSUED 1875 - THIS 80TH SERIES 1918
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverStokes & Sons Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia (1857-date)
Mintage1918  - - 500
Catalog ID1277210260
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