HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. AR Medal (77mm, 12h). Golden Jubilee. London mint. By J. E. Boehm and F. Leighton. Struck 1887-1889. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, crowned and veiled bust left / IN · COMMEMORATION, personification of the Empire seated facing on throne, holding reversed sword set on ground and globe surmounted by crowning Victory; above, two cherubim flying and holding shields and wreaths; to left, Science, Letters, and Art standing right; to right, Industry and Agriculture standing left; at their feet, Mercury reclining right and Time seated left; all set on pediment above five interlocked shields inscribed ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPA, AUSTRAL/ASIA, and AFRICA. Eimer 1733b; BHM 3219. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 8536601-001, graded MS 61. With original case of issue and notecard.
Ex Thornburn Collection.
