Empress of India Medal, in Silver

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.GBR.0426.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$800-1150 USD

  • Silver Medal Obverse
  • Silver Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$800-1150 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: VICTORIA 1ST JANUARY 1877 Rev: EMPRESS OF INDIA [URDU INSCRIPTION] [HINDI INSCRIPTION]
  • Size
    58mm
  • Version Remarks
    The obverse is stamped "ZI."

History


The Empress of India Medal was instituted in 1877. The Medal commemorates the proclamation of Queen Victoria as Empress of India on January 1, 1877. The Medal was issued in Gold and Silver. Gold Medals were awarded to Indian princes and high-ranking British Officials while Silver Medals were awarded to Indian civilians and Officers and men of British and Indian regiments serving in India.

The Medal features a reverse inscription in English, Urdu, and Hindi.

The Medal was issued unnamed but privately altered versions may be encountered.

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