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Golden Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Victoria. 1887.: CM.TR.2203-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Golden Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Victoria. 1887.

Maker(s)

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

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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 white metal Diameter (min) 34 mm Diameter 34 mm Weight 13.41 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned veiled head of Queen Victoria left, within open wreath.

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

Inscription present: The British lion standing on a plinth inscribed; "JUBILEE" before a column surmounted with the Imperial crown, sceptre and orb, "VICTORIA" in splendour above, flags of commonwealth countries behind.

  • Text: BORN MAY 24TH 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20TH 1837 (in exergue) 1887.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.TR.2203-R
Primary reference Number: 228198
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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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