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Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897.: CM.M.351-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Spink and Son Ltd
Engraver: Bowcher, Frank

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1897

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 77 mm Diameter 77 mm Weight 229.53 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: IN . HONOREM . VICTORIAE R: ET . I: EXCUD: CUR: CIVITAS . LOND:
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia, seated, receiving Londinia, Mercury, and a figure symbolising agriculture. Two figures symbolising industry and knowledge.

  • Text: FROM MY HEART I THANK MY BELOVED PEOPLE MAY GOD BLESS THEM V.R.I. (in exergue) 1837-1897.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.351-R
Primary reference Number: 228217
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228217 Accessed: 2024-11-08 15:38:16

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