France: Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee
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Form:
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Circular.
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By:
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Date:
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1887 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1175;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 29.2 mm | Gilded Bronze | 7.8 gm | $10 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Young-Head bust of Queen Victoria, left (as on coinage). Legend between beaded borders, above: "VICTORIA * * EMPRESS * * OF INDIA" and below: "*MADE*IN*FRANCE*".
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Reverse:
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Indian harbour scene with two sailing ships, buildings and elephant on right, clouds above. Legend between beaded borders, above: "* * * * JUBILEE * * * *" and below: "1837 * * * * 1887".
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Notes:
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Made in France but frequently found in South Africa; so probably made for sale to the Indian community there.
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