Medal - Abel Tasman - 350th Anniversary Historical Medal

Features

Location Australia
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Commemorative medals › Historical medal
Year 1992
Composition (White Metal)
Weight 50 g
Diameter 70 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
308354

Commemorative issue

Sighting of Tasmania

Obverse

Depiction of Abel Tasman holding a Globe and Calipers, Sailing Ships in the background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TAS MEDALS
ABEL TASMAN

Reverse

A depiction of the route traversed by Abel Tasman on the West Coast of Tasmania. A compass in the centre.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
350TH. ANNIVERSARY 1642 1992
IN COMMEMORATION
ABEL JANSZOON TASMAN
SIGHTED THE WEST COAST OF TASMANIA
24 NOVEMBER 1642
LANDED AT TASMAN BAY FORESTIER
PENINSULA 3 DECEMBER 1642

Edge

Smooth

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1992 

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