Medal - Victoria (Diamond Jubilee - Australia Celebration) 1897 front Medal - Victoria (Diamond Jubilee - Australia Celebration) 1897 back
Medal - Victoria (Diamond Jubilee - Australia Celebration) 1897 photo
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Medal - Victoria Diamond Jubilee - Australia Celebration

1897 year
Gilding metal plated bronze 12 g 31 mm
Description
Location
British colonies (Australia)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year
1897
Composition
Gilding metal plated bronze
Weight
12 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round (Hanging hole)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#236737
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Crowned Australian coat of arms in the centre of a beaded triangle, in a gridded circle. Jubilee date below, and legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
✠ DIAMOND JUBILEE ✠
1897
Ï
AUSTRALIAS CELEBRATION

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

This medal commemorates Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebration in Australia in 1897.