Great Britain: Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee / Colonies, Rejoice in Unity
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Form:
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Circular holed at 12 o’clock
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By:
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Brooks and Adams |
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Date:
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1887 |
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Ref:
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BHM: 3228; Laidlaw: 0564;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 44.4 mm | White Metal | 28.9 gm | $10 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Crowned, veiled and robed bust of Queen Victoria, front and slightly to the left. Legend: “VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS.” Signed: “BROOKS & ADAMS” on the truncation of the shoulder.
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Reverse:
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Within a beaded border round the rim, upright ornamental trident dividing the design vertically. Across, divided: “1837” and below that in larger letters: “1887”. On the left, a half wreath of roses, thistles and shamrocks enfolded with a ribbon: "INDIA / GREAT BRITAIN / NEW ZEALAND. On the right a half laurel wreath enfolded with a ribbon: "CANADA / AUSTRALIA / AFRICA". On the continuation of the ribbon across the bottom: "REJOICE IN UNITY".
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Notes:
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