1838 Victoria Great Britain Gold Coronation Medal SP58

Description

This exceptional 1838 Gold Coronation Medal was struck to commemorate the coronation of Queen Victoria, one of the defining moments in British royal history. Graded PCGS SP58, this rare specimen strike retains an impressive level of detail with attractive golden surfaces and strong remaining lustre. The obverse features the youthful portrait of Queen Victoria wearing a diadem, surrounded by the Latin legend VICTORIA D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F.D., celebrating her accession to the throne.

Catalogued as Eimer-1315 and BHM-1801, this prestigious medal was issued in gold to mark Victoria’s coronation on 28 June 1838. Gold examples are highly sought after due to their limited production and historical significance, making them a prized addition to advanced collections of British royal medals and Victorian numismatics.

Certified and encapsulated by PCGS, this SP58 example offers collectors an outstanding opportunity to own an original gold coronation medal from the beginning of Queen Victoria’s remarkable 63-year reign. Combining rarity, historical importance, and excellent eye appeal, it represents a superb piece of British royal history.