Great Britain: Death of Queen Victoria / Britannia Weeping
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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H. B. Sale Ltd., Birmingham |
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Date:
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1901 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1155;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 38.6 mm | White Metal | 15.8 gm | $25 | | 38.5 mm | Bronzed White Metal | 16.4 gm | $25 |
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Edge:
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Plain
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Obverse:
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Diademed and veiled Head of Queen Victoria, left. Signed: "HBS." on truncation. Legend: "VICTORIA, QUEEN AND EMPRESS".
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Reverse:
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Britannia standing on right weeping, leaning over altar holding small wreath in right hand. Urn and shroud over altar inscribed within oval: "BORN / 1819 / CROWNED / 1838 / DIED 1901". Sea beyond with ship (left) and lighthouse (right). Resting lion below with Union shield and anchor. Signed at the foot: "H.B. SALE, BIRM".
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Notes:
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