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đź‘‘ FASCINATING 1897 QUEEN VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE FAMILY MEDAL! đź‘‘
Offered here is a beautifully preserved Victorian-era brass medalet commemorating Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897, celebrating an incredible 60 years on the British throne.
What makes this piece especially interesting is its multi-portrait “Royal Family Tree” design, showcasing Queen Victoria and members of her extended royal family. Rather than simply being a portrait of Victoria, this medalet gives a wonderful glimpse into the enormous and influential royal family surrounding Britain’s longest-reigning monarch of the era.
THE OBVERSE
The obverse features Queen Victoria in a veiled headdress, presented prominently in the central medallion and surrounded by portraits of her children and members of her family.
THE REVERSE
The reverse features HRH The Prince and Princess of Wales, the future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, surrounded by portraits of their children.
Together, the two sides create an especially fascinating Victorian royal family-tree presentation, making this much more than an ordinary Jubilee souvenir.
A PIECE OF VICTORIAN EXONUMIA
Struck in brass, this medalet falls into the fascinating world of historical exonumia — tokens, medals and commemorative pieces that tell a story outside of regular circulating coinage.
Millions of commemorative souvenirs were produced during the Victorian era, but the various multi-portrait Royal Family designs have developed a dedicated following among collectors of Queen Victoria memorabilia, British royal history and Victorian exonumia.
This example is very well preserved for its age, with attractive original character and excellent overall detail.
At more than 125 years old, it is a wonderful little time capsule from one of the most remarkable reigns in British history.
A FANTASTIC PIECE OF VICTORIAN ROYAL HISTORY — QUEEN VICTORIA, HER FAMILY, AND THE 1897 DIAMOND JUBILEE ALL IN ONE!
Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition, surfaces, toning and patina. The medalet pictured is the exact piece you will receive.