Bronze Prize medal, International Exhibition, Sydney, 1879, ...

by Ellis Willis & Beckett
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Bronze Prize medal, International Exhibition, Sydney, 1879, JS & AB Wyon, Obverse: In the foreground, a classically dressed female figure (right), holding in her left hand the shield of New South Wales and a wreath in her extended right. She stands on a quayside with waves below. Behind her are symbols of industry and the arts. In the background, the exhibition building. Legend: (outer) 'INTERNATIONAL . EXHIBITION . SYDNEY . N. S . W . M. D . CCCLXXIX .' (Inner) 'ORTA RECENS QUAM PURA NITES'. Reverse: Within a garland of Pacific flora, the inscription: 'TURNER NAYLOR & MARPLES SECOND AWARD ETC.'

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