Historical information

Commemorative medal made for the 1897 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Two portraits of Queen Victoria on the face, one as a young girl, the other an older, veiled woman. The medal originally had the words "Queen Victoria's 60th Year of Reign 1837 to 1897" around the perimeter of the face, however the medallion is so worn that the words are barely visible.
The reverse has the Australian Coat of Arms, within a diamond shape.
The words "Diamond Jubilee / Australia's Celebration" are around the perimeter (barely readable due to wear). A small crown is above the Coat of Arms and the date "1897" is below it, these are also barely visible due to wear.
The medallion appears to have been of gilt plate, however only small areas of gilding are left on the reverse side.
Found in the ground by Geelong Bottle Club Prospectors.

Physical description

Round bronze coin, small hole at top, with two faces of Queen Victoria on obverse, and the Australian coat of arms on reverse.

Inscriptions & markings

On face: "Victoria - 1837-1897". Reverse: "1897-Diamond Jubilee Celebration Australia".