RARE 1884 MELBOURNE JUBILEE EXHIBITION PICTORIAL MEDAL, FOB, PENDANT - SILVER

Description

This rare medal (fob or pendant) is a souvenir commemorative medal from the Jubilee Exhibition, the 1884 world's fair held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Victoria's first successful British settlement (at Portland) on November 19, 1834.  References indicate that this item is silver.  It has not been tested, but it has the very good 'table ring' of silver.  The obverse has an image of the exhibition building, with the words
EXHIBITION  MELBOURNE
in the exergue, and the reverse has a decorated octagonal border enclosing the words
VICTORIA'S JUBILEE  19 NOV. 1884
.  This medal was holed (as issued?) for use as a fob or pendant.  The diameter i
s approximately 22.5 mm (7/8").
This medal is in very good condition, with signs of handling, toning, and soiling, and it remains very bright with a very good silver color.
The illustrations in this listing are photos of the actual item being offered for sale, serving as part of the description.  NOTE:  This item is much lighter in color (with a much better silver color), much brighter, and more attractive than evident in the photos.
Payment must be received within ten days of close of auction.  Shipping (First Class Mail with Tracking and Delivery Confirmation), .00 in the U. S.
Combined shipping on multiple purchases is available.
Shipments usually are made within one or two business days of receipt of payment - and always are made within three to four business days of receipt of payment.
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