1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Large Copper Medal by F Bowcher, Rare

1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Large Copper Medal by F Bowcher

In original case by E.C. Sebley, Jeweller, Cambridge

By renowned medallist & sculptor Frank Bowcher celebrating 60 years of her reign from 1837 to 1897

Obverse depicts a crowned, laureate, veiled and draped bust with legend ‘IN COMMEMORATIONEM ANNI REGNI LX in field. VICTORIA. DEI GRA: BRITT: REGINA. FID: DEF: IND: IMP: MDCCCXCVII’

The reverse shows Royal arms in the centre; below, THE BRITISH EMPIRE A.D. 1897 and a vignette containing four clasped hands, inscribed PEACE LOVE AND UNION. A border with fifty shields of British Colonies and Protectorates, each identified

Eimer 816

Rare

Diameter 76mm

Weight 198 g

Thickness 6 mm

Exterior of case has wear commensurate with age but is in good working order

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