schutzenfester Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 It has taken several years but I have finally obtained all three Queen Victoria Jubilee Medals of 1887. Needless to say, the gold medal was the most difficult. The silver medal was quite hard to aquire in it's condition. The bronze shows up the most but is still rather difficult to find. I have attached a scan of all three together. Please excuse the obverse scans being a little out of focus. This is due to the high relief of the medal. The Queens' Jubilee Medal By Sir J.E. Boehm, L.C. Wyon and Sir Frederick Leighton. Leighton started by making careful preliminary studies for the figures chosen to symbolize the virtues of Victoria's rule (one of these drawings, of a nude Industry, is now in British Museum). In the centre a figure representing the British Empire is enthroned, with a lion to her right. At her feet lies Mercury, the god of Commerce. Flanking Empire are the personified elements of her greatness: on her left, Industry and Agriculture, and on her right, Science, Letters and Art. The Queen's portrait was designed by Joseph Edgar Boehm (1834-90), the British sculptor and medallist. The medal was issued between July 1887 and February 1889. The gold and silver medals were struck at the Mint itself, but due to the huge demand, the rest were subcontracted to Messrs Ralph Heaton of Birmingham. They were sold, in fine red leather cases, for £13.13.0 (gold), £2.2.0 (silver) and ten shillings and sixpence (bronze). An enormous number were sold: 944 in gold, 2289 in silver and an incredible 4257 in bronze. Silver and Bronze Diameter: 78 mm Silver weight: 7.6 ounces Gold Diameter: 58mm Gold weight: 89.5 grams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 That's a beautiful set and quite an accomplishment. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiho Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Congratulations on completing the set Rod. The gold one is very nice and downright huge at 58mm. Almost 90 grams of gold. Quite the fancy paperweight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schutzenfester Posted August 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Thanks everyone. They are all large and heavy but the gold does stand out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Great set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfooter Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 It has taken several years but I have finally obtained all three Queen Victoria Jubilee Medals of 1887. Needless to say, the gold medal was the most difficult. The silver medal was quite hard to aquire in it's condition. The bronze shows up the most but is still rather difficult to find. I have attached a scan of all three together. Please excuse the obverse scans being a little out of focus. This is due to the high relief of the medal. The Queens' Jubilee Medal By Sir J.E. Boehm, L.C. Wyon and Sir Frederick Leighton. Leighton started by making careful preliminary studies for the figures chosen to symbolize the virtues of Victoria's rule (one of these drawings, of a nude Industry, is now in British Museum). In the centre a figure representing the British Empire is enthroned, with a lion to her right. At her feet lies Mercury, the god of Commerce. Flanking Empire are the personified elements of her greatness: on her left, Industry and Agriculture, and on her right, Science, Letters and Art. The Queen's portrait was designed by Joseph Edgar Boehm (1834-90), the British sculptor and medallist. The medal was issued between July 1887 and February 1889. The gold and silver medals were struck at the Mint itself, but due to the huge demand, the rest were subcontracted to Messrs Ralph Heaton of Birmingham. They were sold, in fine red leather cases, for £13.13.0 (gold), £2.2.0 (silver) and ten shillings and sixpence (bronze). An enormous number were sold: 944 in gold, 2289 in silver and an incredible 4257 in bronze. Silver and Bronze Diameter: 78 mm Silver weight: 7.6 ounces Gold Diameter: 58mm Gold weight: 89.5 grams DEAR SIR, GREAT COINS, WHAT WOULD I HAVE TO PAY TO GET A SET OF THESE COINS, IN FAIR CONDITION, MANY THANKS. PAUL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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