Coronation medal of Queen Victoria, 1838

This is an example of the official silver medal struck to commemorate the coronation of Queen Victoria, after whom the State of Victoria is named. Silver medals like this (perhaps including this one) were thrown to the crowds during the coronation ceremony. The medal was also struck in gold and bronzed copper.

Coronation medal of Queen Victoria, obverse.

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Coronation medal of Queen Victoria, reverse.

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Obverse – Head of Queen Victoria wearing a tiara by Pistrucci. Around it in Latin is the legend VICTORIA D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F.D. [Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britons Defender of the Faith]		Reverse – Three figures representing Britannia, Scottia and Hibernia offer the crown to Victoria who sits on a throne. Above them is the legend in Latin ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM [We will be to thee a noble kingdom]. Below the scene is the legend INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII [Crowned June 28, 1838]

Transferred from National Gallery of Victoria, 1976