Historical information

This coin was found in the ground at Glenormiston, South West Victoria, in 1940.

The medal was commissioned by Mayor W. J. Hickford and issued by the Town of Warrnambool in 1897 to commemorate the 60th jubilee of the reign of H.M. Queen Victoria.

(References: Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village records, Museum Victoria's web site)

Physical description

Commemorative medal, HM Queen Victoria's Jubilee, issued by Town of Warrnambool in 1897. Round, gilt metal disc with plain edges and a drilled hole in the top. Obverse shows the Queen's profile, young and old, Reverse has Warrnambool Town's coat of arms including a sailing ship, sheave of wheat and a rising sun, and motto below them.

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse "QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60TH YEAR OF REIGN" / 1837 TO 1897". Reverse " TOWN OF WARRNAMBOOL / W J HICKFORD MAYOR" and motto "BY THESE WE FLOURISH"