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Golden Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Victoria. 1887.: CM.246-1938

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Golden Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Victoria. 1887.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Heaton, Ralph

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938-12-03) by Gatty, H. P. W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1887

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 32 mm Diameter 32 mm Weight 10.96 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed veiled head of Queen Victoria, facing left.

  • Text: VICTORIA REG: JUBILEE YEAR . 1887 .
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription.

  • Text: QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EMPRESS OF INDIA BORN MAY 24TH 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20TH 1837 MARRIED FEB 10TH 1840.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.246-1938
Primary reference Number: 228183

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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

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