Queen Victoria, Diamond Jubilee 1897, large bronze medal by Frank Bowcher, manufactured by Spink & Son, part of the Corporation of the City of London series

Obv: veiled bust of Victoria left wearing small crown, IN HONOREM VICTORIAE R ET I EXCUD CUR CIVITAS LOND around (The City of London ordered this to be struck in honour of Victoria, Queen and Empress)

Rev: Britannia seated left, a British lion at her feet, receiving Londonia, Mercury and Agriculture, behind her are Industry and Knowledge, FROM MY HEART I THANK MY BELOVED PEOPLE MAY GOD BLESS THEM V R I around, 1837-1897 in exergue

Condition: Good extremely fine, good chocolate colour; Diameter: 76mm

References: BHM 3510; E 1815; Hocking 223/30

Notes: Struck in an edition of just 500 by the Corporation of the City of London

Provenance: Cokayne collection

Price £130