Medal - Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 'Britons Rejoice', silver

Location United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Year 1897
Type Personality medal
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#3523 , Eimer#1820 , W&E#3477A4 , PCGS#535905
Obverse description Mature 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS TO COMMEMORATE THE 60th YEAR OF HER MAJESTY`S REIGN F. BOWCHER. F
Reverse description Monogram 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.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering Rd-286998 EUROPE ASIA AFRICA AMERICA AUSTRALIA LOVE PEACE AND UNION GOD SAVE THE QUEEN SPINK LONDON BRITONS REJOICE
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1634857100
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