Counter commemorating Queen Victoria

Counter commemorating Queen Victoria. Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria, crowned (left). Legend: (inner) 'H.M.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA'; (outer) 'BORN MAY 24 1819. CROWNED JUNE 28 1838. MARRIED FEB. 10 1840.' Reverse: Britannia with spear and shield, a lion behind her, standing on the shore; a paddle-steamer (left), a sailing vessel (right) in distance. Legend: 'EUROPE'S GLORY'. Exergue: 'GOD SAVE THE QUEEN'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1496
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Allen & Moore
Date made: 1848
People: Queen Victoria
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 27 mm
Parts: Counter commemorating Queen Victoria