Medal - Diamond Jubilee Queen Victoria (City of Cape Town) 1897 front Medal - Diamond Jubilee Queen Victoria (City of Cape Town) 1897 back
Medal - Diamond Jubilee Queen Victoria (City of Cape Town) 1897 photo

Medal - Diamond Jubilee Queen Victoria City of Cape Town

1897 year
Pewter 13.81 g 33.45 mm
Description
Location
Cape of Good Hope (South Africa (pre-Union))
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year
1897
Composition
Pewter
Weight
13.81 g
Diameter
33.45 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round (Suspension hole at 12 o'clock)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#317537
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crest of the City of Cape Town surrounded by writing.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIA, QUEEN & EMPRESS 1837 to 1897. TO COMMEMORATE HER LONG & ILLUSTRIOUS REIGN.
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN
SPES BONA

Edge

Plain