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Numismat Pillar of the Community United States 1674 Posts	Posted 01/24/2008 8:11 pm Haven't been able to find any thing like this anywhere, or any info on what this is. There are only two dates, 1819, the birth and 1837 the ascension to the throne. Anyone out there know what this is and how much it's worth? Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 01/24/2008 8:52 pm I don't have much to contribute other than my "gut" feeling it's coined from that period, and not a 20c strike (or recent forgery). It appears brass, and if a genuine period strike, in great condition! Have fun researching that one! Edited by KurtS 01/24/2008 8:54 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Numismat Pillar of the Community United States 1674 Posts	Posted 01/24/2008 9:15 pm Thanks Kurt. I have 3 of them in the same condition. I think you're right about them being brass. I actually wasn't sure if it was that or gilt bronze. Just hoping someone comes along who knows about it! =) Report this Post to the Staff
Sap Moderator Australia 16928 Posts	Posted 01/25/2008 02:19 am It's simply a commemorative medal for Princess Victoria's 18th birthday. At the time (24th May), King William IV was still alive, though ill; he died a month later. Her 18th birthday was of particular interest to royal watchers, because she could now inherit the throne in her own right. If she had been under 18 when William IV died, a Regent would have had to be appointed to rule in her place. Things which indicate this coin was issued before she became Queen: - her title as "heiress presumptive". - her name, "Alexandrina Victoria". Unfortunately, I don't have a British medal book to give you any further information on this particular piece. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis Report this Post to the Staff
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