A beautiful matching pair of Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee medals commemorating the 60th anniversary of her accession to the British throne in 1837. Issued in 1897, these medals celebrate a landmark in British royal history and reflect the ceremonial tradition of commemorating major royal jubilees through medallic art.
This impressive pair includes a substantial large-format silver medal and a matching miniature companion piece. Both examples display attractive rainbow toning, creating a visually harmonious pairing that combines historical significance with distinctive surface character.
PAIR DETAILS:
1. Large Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Silver Medal
- Year: 1897
- Occasion: Diamond Jubilee
- Metal: Silver
- Diameter: 55 mm
- Weight: 85.74 g
- Finish: Attractive rainbow toning
2. Miniature Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Silver Medal
- Year: 1897
- Occasion: Diamond Jubilee
- Metal: Silver
- Diameter: 32 mm
- Weight: 9.75 g
- Finish: Matching attractive toning
Combined Weight: 95.49 g
Total Pieces: 2 medals
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
Queen Victoria ascended the throne on 20 June 1837. In 1897, the British Empire celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years of her reign. The celebrations included grand public events and commemorative issues reflecting the significance of her long rule.
Jubilee medals were produced in different sizes and styles for presentation, commemoration, and collecting. This pair brings together a large-format medal and a smaller companion piece associated with the same historic royal anniversary.
NUMISMATIC AND MEDALLIC SIGNIFICANCE:
Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee medals are collected for their royal portraits, historical associations, and variety of designs and formats. A large medal paired with a miniature companion offers an interesting opportunity to compare the scale and presentation of commemorative medallic art from the Victorian period.
COLLECTOR’S APPEAL:
- Matching pair commemorating Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee
- Both medals dated 1897
- Large 55 mm medal weighing 85.74 g
- Miniature 32 mm companion weighing 9.75 g
- Attractive rainbow toning on both pieces
- Combined weight of 95.49 g
- Appealing to collectors of Victorian medals, British royal memorabilia, and historical silver medallic art
A distinctive two-piece commemorative set marking 60 years of Queen Victoria’s reign, with complementary sizes and attractive toned surfaces.
