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Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897.: CM.245-1938

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Titles

Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 1897.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938-12-03) by Gatty, H. P. W.

Dating

Production date: AD 1897

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 20.76 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: VICTORIA, QUEEN AND EMPRESS.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Arms of the Cipplegate school dividing a legend on a ribbon, inscription on tablet below, within leaves of oak and laurel.

  • Text: CRIPPLEGATE BOYS SCHOOL FOUNDED 1698 (below) TO COMMEMORATE THE SIXTIETH YEAR OD THE REIGN OF . HER MAJESTY . QUEEN VICTORIA JUNE 1897.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.245-1938
Primary reference Number: 228231
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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 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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