Commemorative Medal with Case

Object/Artifact

Lorne Scots Regimental Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

80-16-13

Description

A circular silver medal commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. Obverse shows the profile of Victoria with "Queen and Empress." The reverse shows the provincial coats of arms from 1897 with "Canada Congratulates her Queen." The coin includes an original reddish brown carrying case from P. W Ellis & Co of Wellington Street East, Toronto, Canada.

Use

A collectible commemorative coin minted in Toronto for private purchase.

Context

Many Royal Commemoratives were manufactured to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

Made/Created

Date made

1897