Queen Victoria 1887

This medal, created by Leonard Charles Wyon in 1887, depicts Queen Victoria in profile. The medal, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases the Queen in elaborate royal attire, including a crown and a jeweled necklace. The inscription "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX" is prominently displayed, signifying her status as Queen and Empress of the British Empire. The detailed portrait captures the solemnity and grandeur of the Victorian era.