1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee -- Montreal Protestant Board of School Commissioners. Leroux-1875.
Copper. 30mm. 13 grams. Plain edge. Signed by BIRKS. A late die state with multiple rim breaks. These school medals were struck in copper, brass, white metal, and silver. At least two reverse die varieties exist. This one shows repunching on several letters in the legend. A small dark encrustation occurs above Victoria’s shoulder. Otherwise attractive with steel and golden-brown surfaces.
Copper. 30mm. 13 grams. Plain edge. Signed by BIRKS. A late die state with multiple rim breaks. These school medals were struck in copper, brass, white metal, and silver. At least two reverse die varieties exist. This one shows repunching on several letters in the legend. A small dark encrustation occurs above Victoria’s shoulder. Otherwise attractive with steel and golden-brown surfaces.
Copper. 30mm. 13 grams. Plain edge. Signed by BIRKS. A late die state with multiple rim breaks. These school medals were struck in copper, brass, white metal, and silver. At least two reverse die varieties exist. This one shows repunching on several letters in the legend. A small dark encrustation occurs above Victoria’s shoulder. Otherwise attractive with steel and golden-brown surfaces.