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Golden Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Victoria. 1887.: CM.5.3148-1933

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Titles

Golden Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Victoria. 1887.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Lewis, W. O.

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-01) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

Production date: AD 1887

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 45 mm Diameter 45 mm Weight 29.2 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed veiled head of Queen Victoria, facing left, within toothed border.

  • Text: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR:REG:F:D:
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia, standing on the sea shore, holding trident and pointing to a rectangular block topped by the Imperial crown, sword, sceptre and palm branch, the side inscribed. Holy Dove above "PEACE".

  • Text: TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA 1887.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.5.3148-1933
Primary reference Number: 228186
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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