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Medal - Victoria Visit to London, Messrs Griffin & Hyams
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1837 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | An allegorical scene depicting the ceremonial welcome of Queen Victoria to the City of London: a kneeling Lord Mayor presents his sword, flanked by a winged Fame blowing a trumpet, a female figure bearing flowers, the Queen standing at centre, and Britannia with her Union shield at right. Above, the City of London arms are displayed beneath draped canopies bearing the royal cipher VR. The exergue carries a multi-line inscription naming the occasion, the date NOV 9TH 1837, and THE RIGHT HONORABLE JOHN COWEN LORD MAYOR, with I. BARBER F. at the lower left. |
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| Reverse lettering | WELCOME / I BARBER F. / IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTYS VISIT TO THE CITY OF LONDON NOV 9TH 1837 / THE RIGHT HONORABLE JOHN COWEN LORD MAYOR |
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