COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE OF QUEEN VICTORIA

SCHARFF, Anton: England, 1887, Bronze, 80 mm
Obv: Conjoined profile busts of Queen Victoria, crowned, representing her accession to the throne and of the Jubilee of her reign    REGINA. 1837. VICTORIA. IMPERATRIX. 1887
Rev: Britannia standing. Lions drawing a chariot led by a Genius holding Torch of Progress. On her right is Justice; on her left is Wisdom of the Nation with globe representing Britannia's extended sway.   .ANNUS. JUBILAEUS. 1887.
Signed: A. SCHARFF
Mintage: 450
In original case of issue (see Appendix)
Ref: Welch 22; Eimer 201/1732; BHM 374/7284;  Weiss BW367

The 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign (Golden Jubilee) was celebrated throughout the country by many thousands of people. The occasion was marked by a variety of festivities and was commemorated by the issuance of several medals, including this one issued by the Corporation of the City of London.

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