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Token - Labor - Religion
| Location | Victoria (Australian States) |
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| Year | 1885 |
| Type | Trade token |
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| Obverse description | The field is filled with a multi-line inspirational legend on the theme of labor, with the title LABOR prominent at the top. In the lower portion, a rainbow arc device is depicted beneath the text, and a further legend in the exergue area identifies the issuer as E.W. Cole Book Arcade, Melbourne. A suspension hole is present at the top rim, and the border is beaded. |
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| Obverse lettering | LABOR LABOR IS NOBLE AND BEST FOR ALL IT PRODUCES ALMOST EVERY BLESSING WE ENJOY IT GIVES US HOMES FOOD CLOTHING LUXURIES ARTS LEARNING IT PROFITABLY OCCUPIES OUR TIME AND MAKES US HEALTHIER WEALTHIER WISER WORTHIER AND HAPPIER FEDERATION OF THE WORLD MEDALS ISSUED BY E.W. COLE BOOK ARCADE MELBOURNE |
| Reverse description | The central device depicts a tall palm tree in relief, rising from a grassy ground, filling the full height of the field. Inspirational text relating to universal religion is arranged in two columns flanking the tree trunk, with the title RELIGION prominent above. A suspension hole is present at the top rim, and the border is beaded. |
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