Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897.: CM.YG.3433-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

British Isles

Categories

Medal

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) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 20.19 g

Inscription or legends present

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

Text: TO COMMEM-ORATE THE 60TH YEAR-OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN. (above) VICTORIA (below) QUEEN.AND.EMPRESS
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Imperial crown above "VRI" cypher within open wreath, view of sea with lighthouse to left and ships to right. (above) four shields inscribed with the names of the five continents linked by two chains within which "LOVE - PEACE - AND - UNION" is inscribed. (in exergue) four shields, terrestrial globe with ribband inscribed "BRITONS REJOICE".

Text: GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 435

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3433-R
Primary reference Number: 228229
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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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