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Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897.: CM.M.355-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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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1897

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 51 mm Diameter 51 mm Weight 40.22 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: VICTORIA D:G:BRITT:REGINA F:D:IND:IMP:IN . COMMEMOR . AN . REG . SEXAGESIMI (below) MDCCCXCVII
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: An open Bible inscribed; "FEAR GOD HONOUR THE KING" within circle inscribed, around, five oval medallions inscribed with the names of the primates divided by mitres and crosiers.

  • Text: PRIMATES OF ALL ENGLAND F.TEMPLE 1896. (in medallions) WM HOWLEY 1828-48, J.B. SUMNER 1848-62, C.T.LONGLEY 1862-68, A.C.TAIT 1868-82, E.W.BENSON 1882 - 96.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.355-R
Primary reference Number: 228226
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 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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