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Medal - Australia 150th Anniversary Historical Medal
1938 year| Silver | 99.6 g | 57 mm |
| Location | Australia |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1938 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 99.6 g |
| Diameter | 57 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Incuse |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#187022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Soldiers saluting at flag raising at Sydney Cove, ship anchoring in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE LANDING AT SYDNEY COVE OF CAPTAIN ARTHUR PHILLIP * JANUARY 26, 1788. *
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Australia 150th Anniversary medal, struck in 1938, commemorates the 150 years since the arrival of the First Fleet led by Governor Arthur Phillip, marking the beginning of British settlement in Australia.
