Old coin?

[klinga]

Woo hoo thanks scoopa legendary stuff !! I can rest easy!!

What a hard nut to crack that was I didn't think if ever work it out!! Massive thanks!

 

[Jadenflair]

Awesome work scoopa

 

[headbut]

Awesome detective work there Scoopa

 

[Wintersnake]

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/184/1387017910_fitzroy.jpg

Hey Klinga I've done it!!!!!! What do you think! Not a bad find mate. Details are below. We don't need to check into the nut house on Monday!

Australia Victoria Fitzroy
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee 1897 (AD)
Mint: not recorded
Other Details: Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in 1897 was celebrated the great enthusiasm throughout the British Empire. It prompted many Australian local governments to issue commemorative medals. This gilt medal features busts of the young and old Queen Victoria on the obverse and a coat of arms on the reverse. It was issued by the City of Fitzroy and names Alexander Renfrew as Mayor. He was elected Mayor in 1895, 1896 and 1897, retiring in August 1898. His address was listed as Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Interestingly, Fitzroy did not formally become a City until 1913.

So "looks like a dragon" was a really close guess then.

 

[Ramjet]

Great detective work scoopa

 

[klinga]

Only 4000 of the medals http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/65695489

And
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/art...r street fitzroy AND "catholic"&searchLimits=

Interesting read love the way it's written up!
It's a pity it's in such terrible condition, just noticed a sold one on eBay in top condition for $14 back to work tomorrow! Nice bit of history though