1934 VICTORIAN CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS medal in silver (64mm, 104g) designed by G. Rayner Hoff; in case of issue. Extremely rare in silver. Hoff (1894 1937), is best remembered for this controversial medal, symbolising the wool industry with the skull of a sheep. Victorian Premier, Stanley Argyle was furious with the design, saying 'I have no time for it. I would not have it on my mind. In fact, I seriously wonder whether it is not a big leg-pull on Victoria

medal Victorian silver

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A$300–500

Realised

A$600

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Source: Leski Auctions
First seen: 23 July 2026, 16:07
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