Australia 1880 Centenary of Sunday Schools Gilt Medal
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Grade: | VF |
Year: | 1880 |
Metal: | Gilded Bronze |
Obverse: | Bust of Robert Raikes facing 3/4 left; around, ROBERT RAIKES |
Reverse: | CENTENARY OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS 8 VICTORIA at centre, JUNE / 1880 |
C1880/15. 31mm gilt bronze medallet. Gilt medal issued to commemorate the centenary of the establishment of Sunday Schools, medal depicts Robert Raikes, who is generally accepted as the founding father of the Sunday School movement.