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Country ** Exonumia ** (Medals - Australia) King George V (1910-1936)
Type: Medal / Token
Year: 1929
Mint: Perth (Australia Mint)
Mintage: 85,000
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 33.3 g
Diameter: 38 mm
Thickness: 3.5 mm
Grade: VF/XF (corrosion)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: Car.# 1929/2
Commemorative issue:
Celebration of the Centenary of Western Australia (1829-1929).
Obverse:
Crowned bust of George V facing left. Engraver name's under the bust.
Lettering: GEORGIVS V REX ET IND: IMP: (BM)
Engraver: Sir Bertram Mackennal
Reverse:
Swan advancing left with wings spread. Engraver name's to the right of the swan's paw.
Lettering: CENTENARY . OF . WESTERN . AUSTRALIA . 1929 (K.G)
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge:
Smooth
Comment:
Medal from the Perth Mint commemorating the centenary of the foundation of the Swan River Colony in Western Australia in 1829. The original copper medal cost 2/6d. It was designed by George Kruger Gray, a designer, painter and medallist who worked for the Royal Mint in London. His designs appeared on coins in many countries of the British Empire. In 1827 Captain James Stirling and botanist Charles Fraser explored the Swan River region. Their glowing reports influenced the British Government's decision to found a colony. Stirling returned in 1829 as Lieutenant-Governor of the new Colony, accompanied by free settlers. In 1832 Stirling appointed a Legislative Council of four government officials to assist him. Western Australia was not constituted as a separate entity until 1890.
Referenz : Car.# 1929/2
Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6...
Sammlung : Exonumia