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Queen Victoria Medal. 1876.: CM.5-1932

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Titles

Queen Victoria Medal. 1876.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Adams, George Gammon

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1932-05-12) by Nicholls, C. T.

Dating

Production date: AD 1876

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 36 mm Diameter 36 mm Weight 27.79 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned, veiled, draped bust of Queen Victoria, facing left.

  • Text: VICTORIA REGINA 1876
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Uniface.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5-1932
Primary reference Number: 228169
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Audit data

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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