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Golden Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Victoria. 1887.: CM.TR.2196-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

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.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1937) by Trinity College, Cambridge

Dating

Production date: AD 1887

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 77 mm Diameter 77 mm Weight 206.22 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

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2196-R
Primary reference Number: 228178
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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