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Golden Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Victoria. 1887.: CM.110-1945

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Golden Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Victoria. 1887.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Wyon, Leonard Charles

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Description

This is the official Jubilee medal of Queen Victoria.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1945-05-14) by Gatty, H. P. W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1887

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 77 mm Diameter 77 mm Weight 220.59 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Draped bust of Queen Victoria wearing veil and small crown, facing left.

  • Text: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Queen enthroned, surrounded by seven figures symbolising the arts and industries of Britain. To cherubs holding entwined wreaths and shields bearing dates "MDCCCLXXXVII" and "MDCCCXXXVII" above. In the exergue are five shields bearing the names of the continents; "ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, AFRICA"

  • Text: IN COMMEMORATION
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.110-1945
Primary reference Number: 228176

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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

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