COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, WORLD MEDALS, Australia, International Exhibition, Sydney 1879, Copper Medal, by J S & A B Wyon, figure of Australia with shield and industrial and artistic trophies, before façade of exhibition building, rev named in wreath of Australian fruits and flora "W Hamilton – First Award", 76.5mm. Very fine, edge bruise at 11 o'clock.
The Sydney International Exhibition (17 September 1879 - 20 April 1880) was a determining landmark in the history of the Colony of New South Wales, and was Australia's first International Exhibition.
Estimate: £70-90