Great Britain: Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee, Symbols of Great Britain and the Colonies
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Form:
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Circular with attached loop
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By:
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Date:
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1887 |
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Ref:
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BHM: 3308; Laidlaw: 0324;
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Variations:
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| 39.3 mm | Copper-Nickel | 17.7 gm | $15 | | 39,2 mm | Brass | 16.8 gm | $15 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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In a central circular medallion, veiled and diademed head of Queen Victoria, left. Below: "RD. 63159". Around, on a raised pebbled band, symbols of Great Britain and the colonies. From the top clockwise: Oak leaf flanked by acorns (England), beaver on a flag (Canada), shamrock (Ireland), Elephant on shield (India), thistle (Scotland) and kangaroo on flag (Australia). Legend on a wavy ribbon above: "BORN 1819 CROWNED 1837 MARRIED 1840 JUBILEE 1887" and below: "CAPE COLONIE (sp) WEST INDIES".
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Reverse:
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Sea with radiant sun on horizon. Above in an arc: "GOD SAVE THE QUEEN" and below: "RD. NO. 63159". Legend: "GOD BLESS OUR QUEEN AND EMPIRE" sprigs of oak below.
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Notes:
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