Medal
Medal
Object name: Medal
Dimensions:
76.5 mm, 231.8Gm
Medium: bronze
Where made London:Europe, England
Object number: N0250
DescriptionObverse Description: crowned draped bust of Queen Victoria left. IN.HONOREM.VICTORIAE R: ET.I:EXCUD:CUR:CIVITAS.LOND: (The City of London ordered this to be struck in honor of Victoria, Queen and Empress)
Reverse Description: Britannia, seated left, receiving Londinia, Mercury and a figure symbolizing agriculture. To left: two figures symbolizing industry and knowledge. FROM MY HEART I THANK MY BELOVED PEOPLE/ MAY GOD BLESS THEM/ V.R.I. In exergue 1837-1897
Reverse Description: Britannia, seated left, receiving Londinia, Mercury and a figure symbolizing agriculture. To left: two figures symbolizing industry and knowledge. FROM MY HEART I THANK MY BELOVED PEOPLE/ MAY GOD BLESS THEM/ V.R.I. In exergue 1837-1897
Culture: British