Medal - William IV 18th birthday of Princess Victoria

Reverse

Six lines of text within wreath of flowers.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HER
ROYAL HIGHNESS
THE
PRINCESS VICTORIA
BORN XXIV MAY
MDCCCXIX.

Engraver: William Wyon

Comment

This medal was technically made under the reign of William IV, as the then-princess Victoria had not become queen. She turned 18 years old on 24 May 1837, but became queen less than a month later, on 20 June 1837 after the death of William IV.