GREAT BRITAIN. Victoria Diamond Jubilee Gold Medal, 1897. London Mint. NGC MS-61.
BHM-3506; Eimer-1817A. By G. W. de Saulles. Diameter: 55mm. Obverse: VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX IVN MDCCCXCVII, crowned, veiled, and draped bust (with older, contemporary features) left; Reverse: LONGITVDO DIERVM IN DEXTERAEIVS - ET IN SINISTRA GLORIA, garlanded head (with younger features) left; garlanded branch below. A popular later issue commemorating the queen's monumental 60th year of reign, this elegant, larger-format specimen, yielding a charming matte nature to the surfaces and an even, golden-yellow hue throughout, stands as a great representative survivor. To view all items from the Augustana Collection, click
here.From the Augustana Collection.
Estimate: $6000 - $9000