I dont collect many Medals but I liked this Victoria...

rhound1977

Commemorating 60 years of reign, got it in a trade/buy/swap deal at the Hickory NC show.

lordmarcovan

Crikey, you and Boz are gonna lead me astray with those.

I'd better focus on the 1901 Vicky type set for a while longer.

Dentuck

This outstanding sterling silver medal celebrates the 1897 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. I believe it to be a smaller version of the official Royal Mint issue designed by engraver T. Brock.

The medal features the popular "Young Head / Old Head" design that shows Her Majesty at the start of her reign in 1837, and 60 years later -- dressed in her famous "widow weeds" (in perpetual mourning for her beloved consort, Prince Albert).

If my research holds water, fewer than 20,000 of the 56 mm medal were struck. (These were issued in a red leather case with a clasp, embossed in gold with the British Crown and the dual dates 1837-1897.) I'm not certain how many of these smaller pieces were struck, but I imagine the mintage was similar.

theboz11

large silver 55mm mintage 27,728
small silver 26mm mintage 246,270

British historical medals #3506

Nice one.

AuldFartte

Neat Victoria medal !!!
Is that the 26mm or the 55mm

spinaker2000

Here's one of mine Glenn.



You may remember it from Atlanta.

rhound1977

<< <i>Neat Victoria medal !!!
Is that the 26mm or the 55mm >>



It's the 26 mm.......

rhound1977

<< <i>Here's one of mine Glenn.



You may remember it from Atlanta. >>



I do remember that one, nice!......

Preussen

Nice Medal . I like this type, too. Here is mine: - Preussen

spinaker2000

looks to be some nice toning on that one too.