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Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897.: CM.YG.3426-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Spink and Son Ltd
Engraver: Bowcher, Frank

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Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-07-07) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1897

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 76 mm Diameter 76 mm Weight 196.93 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned, laureate, veiled, draped bust of Queen Victoria, facing left.

  • Text: VICTORIA . DEI . GRA : BRITT : REGINA . FID : DEF : IND : IMP (below) MDCCCXCVII (in field to left) IN COMMEMO-RATIONEM ANNI REGNI (in field to right) LX.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Royal arms with supporters, clasped hands cruciform within a circle, names of British territories on 55 shields in two concentric circles.

  • Text: THE BRITISH EMPIRE A.D. 1897. (in circle) PEACE LOVE AND UNION.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3426-R
Primary reference Number: 228218
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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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