Coin and Paper Money Collecting/victoria medallion

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Expert: - 2/21/2010


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Hi again
I have a second question on a coin I have,details as follows:

Queen victoria on front - older picture - words say victoria annvm regni sexagesimbm feliciter clavdit xx ivn.mdcccxcvii
              on back  - younger picture - words say longitvdo diervm in dextera eivs et in sinistra gloria
I wondered if you new a web site with information on this 'medallion' its in gold 20mm diameter and there is one currently on ebay priced £395 but no real history.  many thanks in advance. sal

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Hi Sal,
The expert you initially asked this question passed on it, and I've picked it up. I have dealt with medallions like this and can tell you a bit about their history.
Bronze, silver and gold (the gold ones being the rarest) "Diamond jubilee" medallions with this design were made in 1897 to commemorate the 60 year anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign.
Here is a site you may find useful (although they are actually selling the medallions, there is some info as well):
http://atlanta.olx.com/1897-queen-victoria-diamond-jubilee-gold-medal-iid-519865...

Thanks for the question! =)

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My specialty is world coins from the 18th to 20th centuries, primarily non-US foreign coins and related areas such as errors and exonumia (tokens, medals, etc.). I can answer questions relating to identification, grading, selling, preservation and evaluation of such items. In addition to catalog value, I can give you the practical market value and trends for specific types of coins. I will also take questions regarding counterfeits (both modern and antique) and on how to identify them. I am NOT knowledgeable in paper money/banknotes, ancient or "shipwreck" coins. Thank you.

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