1959 Portrait of Andor Mészáros by Michael Meszaros Medal

1959 Portrait of Andor Mészáros by Michael Meszaros MedalThis medal marks the beginning of Michael Meszaros remarkable career and his deep artistic bond with his father, renowned sculptor Andor Mszros. Created in 1959 when Michael was only 13, it was modelled in the familys Kew studio after school hours and later struck in bronze in 1960. The 130mm medal features a finely polished portrait of Andor in left facing profile, surrounded by the inscription ANDOR MESZAROS SCULPTOR AETATIS SUAE LVIII with Michael

the coin features the Spanish Crown and two hemispheres symbolizing the Old World and the New World

positivity and prosperity

The coin’s reverse depicts a coloured image of an ox and a calf standing on grass with hills in the background

Weight: 11

a Proclamation coin is usually defined by its inclusion in Governor Philip Gidley King’s famous edict of 19 November 1800

Sci-fi fans and coin collectors won’t have to travel all the way to Arizona to get their sighting

its fiery orange plumage certainly will

where the Rougarou is said to prowl the bayous and frighten misbehaving kids

Sourced from original Mint Rolls

This coin is certain to appeal to Commonwealth Games participants and their supporters

Known for its distinctive laughing call that resembles human laughter

The stamps in this issue represent the three categories of the original awards of the Australian honours system