This handsome 1838 Coronation Medal marks the coronation of Queen Victoria, one of the defining moments of the Victorian age. Struck in white metal it has a pleasing size and presence that make it a highly attractive piece for collectors of royal commemoratives and early Victorian medals.

The obverse shows a simple and elegant head of Victoria facing left, with the legend VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:. The reverse presents a coronation scene and carries a detailed inscription recording her coronation on 28 June 1838, her birth on 24 May 1819 and her accession to the British throne on 20 June 1837. Designed by Joseph Davis, the medal has a clear and direct style that suits the importance of the occasion.

At 62 mm, this is a substantial medal with real visual impact. The milled finish and medal alignment give it a traditional and carefully made appearance, while the white metal composition gives it a distinctive period character. For collectors, it is especially appealing as an early coronation medal from the reign of Queen Victoria, a ruler whose long reign shaped much of nineteenth-century British history.

This is a medal that combines royal ceremony, historic significance and attractive presentation in one rewarding piece. It is a fine choice for collectors of Victorian medals, coronation issues and medals connected to the beginning of Queen Victoria’s remarkable reign.