1897 SILVER DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL

This 1897 silver Diamond Jubilee medal commemorates Queen Victoria's 60 years on the British throne, one of the most significant royal milestones of the Victorian era. Struck in sterling silver, the medal captures the grandeur and pageantry of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations that swept across the British Empire. Such medals were distributed to dignitaries, officials, and commemorative recipients, making them historically important artefacts of late Victorian Britain. Collectors of British royal memorabilia, Victorian medals, and sterling silver pieces particularly seek examples from this celebrated jubilee. The piece exemplifies the craftsmanship and symbolic importance of official commemorative medals, offering tangible connection to a pivotal moment in British imperial history and the enduring legacy of Victoria's reign.