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Coronation of Queen Victoria. 1838.: CM.2-1938

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Titles

Coronation of Queen Victoria. 1838.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Halliday, Thomas

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938-01-13) by Hawkes, P. C.

Dating

Production date: AD 1838

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 16.14 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned head of Queen Victoria.

  • Text: VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN (below) BORN MAY 24 1819.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia by an altar, standing before Queen Victoria seated, Victory with palm branch behind throne.

  • Text: LONG LIVE THE QUEEN (in exergue) CORONATION JUNE 28 1838.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2-1938
Primary reference Number: 228124
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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