GREAT BRITAIN. Victoria Diamond Jubilee Gold Medal, 1897. London Mint. PCGS MATTE SPECIMEN-62 Gold Shield.
BHM-3506; Eimer-1817b. Diameter: 26mm. By G. W. de Saulles. Obverse: VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX IVN MDCCCXCVII, crowned and veiled bust left; Reverse: Head left, wearing bandeau and set upon filleted olive branch; to left LONGI- / TVDO / DIERVM /IN / DEXTERA / EIVS in six lines to left, ET IN / SINISTRA / GLORIA in three lines to right. Issued for another monumental event, the incredible 60th year of reign, this medal features two busts of the queen--a contemporary, late in life portrait on the obverse, and a throwback, youthful portrait on the reverse. Golden-orange, with a great matte nature. To view all items from the Duke of Lansing Collection, click
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Estimate: $800.00- $1200.00