Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a silver coronation medal made in the 19th century, in England, and signed "B. P." The obverse of this medal represents a profile head of Queen Victoria in high relief. The reverse shows female figures representing England, Ireland and Scotland, presenting the imperial crown to the Queen enthroned, and the words "Erimus tibi nobile regnum. Inaugurata die Junii XXVIII., MDCCCXXXVIII."
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Materials and techniques | Silver |
Brief description | Medal, commemorating the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838, English, 19th century. |
Physical description | Obv., profile head of Queen Victoria. Rev., female figures representing England, Ireland and Scotland, presenting the imperial crown to the Queen enthroned. |
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Credit line | Given by W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E. |
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Summary | This is a silver coronation medal made in the 19th century, in England, and signed "B. P." The obverse of this medal represents a profile head of Queen Victoria in high relief. The reverse shows female figures representing England, Ireland and Scotland, presenting the imperial crown to the Queen enthroned, and the words "Erimus tibi nobile regnum. Inaugurata die Junii XXVIII., MDCCCXXXVIII." |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. p. 159. |
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Accession number | 1789-1877 |
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Record created | December 2, 2008 |
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