Hello everyone,
I recently acquired this piece and I am not sure whether it is a coin, a medal, or perhaps a token.
• Obverse shows a bust of Queen Victoria with the legend “VICTORIA DEI GRATIA” and the date 1873.
• Reverse also shows a bust of Victoria, but with a different style, and the legend is inverted or appears different (possibly “VICTORIA REGINA”, though partly worn).
• Diameter: approx. 25 mm.
• The flan seems brass or bronze, with quite a bit of wear and some irregularities.
It looks unusual because both sides feature a portrait of Victoria, with different engravings and possibly mismatched dies (one side dated 1860, the other 1873).
Does anyone know if this is:
– a medal or jeton,
– a contemporary counterfeit,
– or perhaps a fantasy/commemorative piece?
Any help or references would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance.
