Medallion - Victoria (crowned by Britannia in 1838) 1838 front Medallion - Victoria (crowned by Britannia in 1838) 1838 back
Medallion - Victoria (crowned by Britannia in 1838) 1838 photo
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Medallion - Victoria crowned by Britannia in

1838 year
Bronze 5.3 g 25 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1838
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.3 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round (Suspension hole)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#230426
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Queen Victoria seated holding the Royal Scepter in her right hand while the left holds the globe, as Britannia stands behind Her Majesty, holding in her left hand the shield that displays the Union Flag and with the right hand blessing the crown placed on the royal head. Legend around and the crowning date at the bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BORN MAY 24 1819 . ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20 1837
CROWNED
JUNE 28. 1838

Edge

Beaded and Milled Edge