Token - Victoria Coronation

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1838
TypePersonality medal
CompositionTin-lead
Weight14.6 g
Diameter38 mm
Thickness2 mm
ShapeRound (Suspension hole)
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#1824 , W&E#111B1
Obverse descriptionYoung Portrait, bare head, hair in a bun of H.M. Victoria, facing left. Engraver`s name under the bust. Legend around and Birth date at bottom.
Obverse letteringVICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN HALLIDAY BORN MAY 24.1819
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionAllegory: (Antique scene) Three Goddesses (Britannia, Justice and Abundance) beside a lighted altar, standing in front of the Queen, enthroned on the left, with the Royal Scepter in her right hand and the Royal Globe in the left. Behind Her Majesty stands the goddess Victory (or Ishtar / Venus), waving above her head. a palm branch as a blessing. Legend above and date below.
Reverse letteringLONG LIVE THE QUEEN CORONATION JUNE 28 1838
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1838  - -
Catalog ID7772279220
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