Victoria Medal

Discussion about United Kingdom • Award (De la Beche Medal)

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Lance Dart
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Posted: 14 Apr 2025, 08:18 #
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Good day,

 

I have 1 of these medals in the original box. It was issued to my father from the royal school of mines (UK).

Do you know what the value is?

 

Kind regards

 

Lance

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Posted: 15 Apr 2025, 00:53 #
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The one from the Numista link pictures was sold in 2012 for 170 GBP £

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Lance Dart
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Posted: 15 Apr 2025, 06:13 #
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Good morning,

 

My medal is in mint condition with the box from the royal mint. I would like to sell the medal. If I can get the right price.

LDC63
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Posted: 21 Apr 2025, 12:58 #
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Can anyone tell me why it's called a ‘Victoria Medal’?  Why not a Prince Albert Medal?

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rsirian1
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Posted: 21 Apr 2025, 13:31 #
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LDC63

Can anyone tell me why it's called a ‘Victoria Medal’?  Why not a Prince Albert Medal?

Because Victoria was the queen when the award was established.  Did you think that is Prince Albert on the obverse? It's actually Henry Thomas De la Beche.

Cindy Howells
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Posted: 24 Jun 2025, 14:27 #
Edited: 24 Jun 2025, 14:28
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Do you still have this medal, or did you sell it? 

Just out of interest.

I do have one myself, but would be interested if this one was different. 

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