Medal - Victoria Diamond Jubilee, Spink, white metal

€234,649.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1897
TypePersonality medal
CompositionPewter (White Metal)
Weight14.7 g
Diameter38 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
ShapeRound (Suspension hole)
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeFrank Bowcher
Reference(s) BHM#3523, Eimer#1820, W&E#3477A1
Obverse descriptionMature bust of Queen Victoria, facing left, wearing draped crown. legend around and in the field and the engraver`s name under the royal bust.
Obverse letteringVICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS TO COMMEMORATE THE 60th YEAR OF HER MAJESTY`S REIGN F. BOWCHER. F
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionMonogram of Her Majesty in the center in a laurel wreath. The continents linked to each other representing the countries of the empire. At the bottom the coats of arms of Great Britain with a banner (Britons rejoice) and in the background, the sea with ships and a lighthouse, representing the maritime supremacy of the British Empire. The wishes of His Majesty and those of the people respectively inscribed above and below. The engraver and the city of manufacture`s names are marked at the bottom, above the shields. The serial number is at the top left. The wishes of His Majesty and those of the people respectively inscribed above and below. The engraver and the city of manufacture`s names are marked at the bottom, above the shields. The serial number is at the top left.
Reverse letteringRd-286998 EUROPE / ASIA / AFRICA / AMERICA / AUSTRALIA LOVE PEACE AND UNION GOD SAVE THE QUEEN SPINK / LONDON BRITONS REJOICE
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1897  - -
Catalog ID9491365510
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