© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
Medal - Victoria Birthday
1843 year| Lead | - | 48.5 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Personality medals › Birth medals |
| Year | 1843 |
| Composition | Lead |
| Diameter | 48.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#427384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SERA IN COELUM REDEAS
DIUQUELAETA INTERSIS
POPULO.
MAII XXIV
MDCCCXLIII
Translation: May it be long before you return to Heaven, and may you long live blessed among your people, 24 May 1843
Comment
Baldwin's: The portrait, whilst copied from his father William's famous medal for the Queen's visit to the Guildhall in 1838, is an amazingly confident achievement for a 16 year old.
