Coronation of Victoria 1838

This silver medal, created by Benedetto Pistrucci in 1838, depicts Queen Victoria in profile. The inscription around the edge reads "Victoria D.G. Britanniarum Regina F.D.," which translates to "Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of Britain, Defender of the Faith." This commemorative piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, celebrates the coronation of Queen Victoria, a significant event in British history. The medal's classical style reflects the neoclassical art movement prevalent in the early 19th century.