What is the value of Victoria Regina jubilee commemorative coin 1837-1887?

Answer 1

1837 was the year Queen Victoria ascended the throne. Her Silver Jubilee year was 1862 (this was not celebrated as both her husband, Albert, and mother died in 1861 leaving her in mourning), her Golden Jubilee year was 1887 and her Diamond Jubilee year was 1897. She died at 6.30 pm on 22nd January 1901 at Osborne House, Isle of Wight.

There were no "coins of the realm" issued commemorating any of the Jubilee's, although the Royal Mint produced coins from 1887-1892 using what they refer to as the "Jubilee bust". Coins issued from 1893-1901 are referred to as "Old Head coinage" or "veiled head" and are probably the most familiar image of Queen Victoria.

There were a multitude of medals, medallions and souvenirs issued commemorating the various Jubilee's, not only in Britain, but in other countries, colonies and cities of the British Empire. There was a further issue of medals, medallions and souvenirs on her death. All of these will have a reference to the year 1837.

They were made from a variety of metals with a wide variety of different designs and inscriptions.

The gold, silver and bronze medals issued in 1887 had a ribbon added to them in 1897.

They are all collectible and, depending on their condition, have some value at the very least.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to assist with identification and give a valuation.

Answer 2

The Royal Mint did not issue any commemorative coins in 1887.

All British gold and silver coins minted from late 1887 to early 1893 have what is referred to as the "Jubilee Bust" of Queen Victoria. She appears as much older than on previous coins and wears a veil and a small crown.

What you may have is a token, medallette or medallion sold by souvenir shops commemorating Queen Victoria's 50 years on the throne.

Answer 3

Victoria Regina simply means Queen Victoria in Latin and it appears on all Victorian coins. The value of any coin depends on the date, the face value of the coin (is it a six pence, a penny, a crown, a sovereign?) and its condition.

The first coins to carry Queen Victoria's image were the 1838 coins. 1837 coins were already struck with William IV prior to his death in June, 1837.

Answer 4

Queen Victoria did not celebrate a Jubilee in 1837. This was the year she became queen. She was crowned in June 1838. It is more likely that the medal commemorates her Golden Jubilee in 1887. The silver jubilee was probably a low key affair as her husband Prince Albert had just died.

Answer 5

The value of a Victoria Regina Jubilee commemorative coin would depend highly upon a number of different factors. Some of these would include the exact year and condition.