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Victoria, 1837-1901. Silver Medal 1897, 92.31 g. Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Unsigned. Bust, veiled, crowned and draped. VICTORIA D . G . BRITT . REG . F . D . IND . IMP. Rv. Female figure standing, holding wreath and shield, Windsor Castle in the background. In exergue: 1837-1897. Edge with punch: B. 59.6 mm. Eimer -. BHM 3587. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.

The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria was officially celebrated on 22 June 1897 to mark the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession on 20 June 1837. Queen Victoria was the first British monarch ever to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee.