Medal - Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 'Army & Navy', white metal

€2.00
LocationUnited Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Year1897
TypePersonality medal
CompositionPewter
Weight
Diameter50 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeFrank Bowcher
Reference(s) BHM#3514 , W&E#3476C1 , PCGS#622733
Obverse descriptionCrowned, laureate, veiled, and draped bust left, wearing earring and necklace; FB monogram on truncation of shoulder.
Obverse letteringVICTORIA D : G : BRITT : REGINA F : D : IND : IMP :/IN · COMMEMOR · AN · REG · SEXAGESIMI MDCCCXCVII
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionUnion Jack on flagpole topped by crown and lion; in background, lighthouse to near left, steam ships to far left and right; in exergue, crowned royal coat-of-arms between two crowns and above banner with inscription.
Reverse letteringSPINK & SON LONDON ARMY 1837-1897 NAVY.
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverSpink & Son Ltd, London, United Kingdom (1826-date)
Mintage1897  - -
Catalog ID7345493740
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