The Great Exhibition Queen Victoria and Prince Albert: CM.3134-1912

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Great Exhibition Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Maker(s)

Engraver: Wyon, William
Engraver: Adams, G. G.

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-11-25) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

Production date: AD 1851

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 63.9 mm Diameter 63.9 mm Weight 152.12 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert facing left, he bare headed she laureate; two dolphins below, trident to right.

Text: VICTORIA D. G: BRIT: REG .F:D: . ALBERTUS PRINCEPUS CONJUX W WYON MDCCCLI. ROYAL MINT Edge: JUROR EXHIBITION 1851 WILLIAM WYON
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Fame attended by Commerce crowning the kneeling figure of Industry

Text: PULCHER ET ILLE LABOR PALMA DECORARE LABOREM
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 171

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3134-1912
Primary reference Number: 229321
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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