Golden Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Victoria. 1887.: CM.TR.2196-R

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Titles

Golden Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Victoria. 1887.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, Leonard Charles

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Description

This is the official Jubilee medal of Queen Victoria.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1887

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 77 mm Diameter 77 mm Weight 206.22 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Queen Victoria wearing veil and small crown, facing left.

Text: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: The Queen enthroned, surrounded by seven figures symbolising the arts and industries of Britain. To cherubs holding entwined wreaths and shields bearing dates "MDCCCLXXXVII" and "MDCCCXXXVII" above. In the exergue are five shields bearing the names of the continents; "ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, AFRICA"

Text: IN COMMEMORATION
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 361

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2196-R
Primary reference Number: 228178
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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