Victoria's Visit to the Corporation of London 1837

This bronze medal, created by William Wyon in 1837, depicts Queen Victoria in profile, adorned with a crown and the inscription "Victoria Regina." The medal commemorates Queen Victoria's visit to the Corporation of London, a significant event in her early reign. Wyon, a prominent English medalist, captured the queen's youthful features with great detail, highlighting her regal presence. This piece is a fine example of the Neoclassical style, which emphasized clarity and precision in the depiction of historical figures. The medal is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.