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Victoria The British Empire 1897: CM.3131-1912

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Victoria The British Empire 1897

Maker(s)

Designer: Boucher, F.
Manufacturer: Spin & Son
London (Production place)

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Measurements and weight

Weight: 97.44 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-11-04) by Guillemard, Francis Henry Hill

Dating

Production date: AD 1897

Components of the work

Maximum Diameter 76 mm

Materials used in production

White metal

Techniques used in production

Struck

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Queen Victoria left.

  • Text: VICTORIA DEI GRA:BRITT:REGINA FID DEF:IND:IMP MDCCCXCVII
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Royal Arms

  • Text: THE BRITISH EMPIRE/ A.D. 1897
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3131-1912
Primary reference Number: 197179

Audit data

Created: Monday 22 April 2013 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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