Medal - Victoria (Diamond Jubilee; Spink, white metal) 1897 front Medal - Victoria (Diamond Jubilee; Spink, white metal) 1897 back
Medal - Victoria (Diamond Jubilee; Spink, white metal) 1897 photo
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Medal - Victoria Diamond Jubilee; Spink, white metal

1897 year
Pewter (White Metal) 14.7 g 38 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year
1897
Composition
Pewter (White Metal)
Weight
14.7 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round (Suspension hole)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#234649
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Monogram of Her Majesty in the center in a laurel wreath. The continents linked to each other representing the countries of the empire. At the bottom the coats of arms of Great Britain with a banner (Britons rejoice) and in the background, the sea with ships and a lighthouse, representing the maritime supremacy of the British Empire.
The wishes of His Majesty and those of the people respectively inscribed above and below. The engraver and the city of manufacture's names are marked at the bottom, above the shields. The serial number is at the top left.
The wishes of His Majesty and those of the people respectively inscribed above and below. The engraver and the city of manufacture's names are marked at the bottom, above the shields. The serial number is at the top left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Rd-286998
EUROPE / ASIA / AFRICA / AMERICA / AUSTRALIA
LOVE PEACE AND UNION
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN
SPINK / LONDON
BRITONS REJOICE

Edge

Plain