1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Large Copper Medal by F Bowcher
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
Unc or near so