Coronation of Queen Victoria. 1838.: CM.3-1938

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Titles

Coronation of Queen Victoria. 1838.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Taylor, W. J.

Entities

British Isles

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938-01-13) by Hawkes, P. C.

Dating

Production date: AD 1838

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 42 mm Diameter 42 mm Weight 27.08 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of Queen Victoria, facing right, hair tied in chignon.

Text: VICTORIA.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Equestrian figure of the Queen's Champion throwing down the gauntlet.

Text: FOR THE QUEEN (in exergue) CORONATION 1838
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 21

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3-1938
Primary reference Number: 228111
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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