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Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897.: CM.79.74-1919

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Titles

Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Brock. Sir Thomas K.C.B.
Engraver: Saulles, George W. de

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1919-11-22) by Fry, Geoffrey

Dating

Production date: AD 1897

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 26 mm Diameter 26 mm Weight 9.65 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Veiled, diademed, draped bust of Queen Victoria, facing left.

  • Text: VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX IVN.MDCCCXCVII.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Young bare head of Queen Victoria left, dividing legend; laurel branches and date below.

  • Text: LONGI- TVDO DIERVM IN DEXTERA EIVS ET IN SINISTRA GLORIA
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.79.74-1919
Primary reference Number: 228211
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Audit data

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