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Medal - Victoria Golden Jubliee

Features

Location United Kingdom
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type Commemorative medals
Years 1887-1888
Composition Silver
Weight 140.79 g
Diameter 63 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
178149
References BHM# 3246
Laurence Brown. British Historical Medals. B.A. Seaby, London, United Kingdom (3 volumes).
, Eimer# 1735
Christopher Eimer. British Commemorative Medals and their Values. London, United Kingdom (2 volumes).
, W&E# 2150A2
Royal Commemorative Medals 1837-1977 (8 volumes).
, PCGS# 939751
PCGS CoinFacts (https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts)

Commemorative issue

Sir Alfred Gilbert's silver medal, for the Golden Jubilee of the both the Queen and the Art Union

Obverse

Elaborate crowned bust to right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND & EMPRESS OF INDIA
ANN.IVBIL.1887

Reverse

Winged figure, representing Art, stands on the stern-castle of the Ship of State

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ART SAILETH THOUGH LIFE FAILETH ART UNION OF LONDON
1837 1887

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1887  30
1888  30

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