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Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897.: CM.YG.3429-R

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Titles

Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897.

Maker(s)

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

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1897

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 51 mm Diameter 51 mm Weight 50.85 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: VICTORIA D:G:BRITT:REGINA F:D:IND:IMP:IN . COMMEMOR . AN . REG . SEXAGESIMI (below) MDCCCXCVII
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Ship at sea, in exergue, circle of inscription flanked by terrestrial globes and two caduceus.

  • Text: 1837 BRITISH 1897 COMMERCE.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3429-R
Primary reference Number: 228222

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228222 Accessed: 2024-04-18 21:18:30

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