Shanghai Jubilee Medal, in Silver

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SKU: 02.GBR.0520.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$600 USD

  • Shanghai Jubilee Medal, in Silver

Estimated market value:

$600 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: NOVEMBER 17 1843 Rev: SHANGHAI JUBILEE NOVEMBER 17 1843 [RECIPIENT DETAILS] Rim: PRESENTED BY THE SHANGHAI MUNICIPALITY
  • Size
    36mm
  • Image Licensing
    This image is attributed to Morton & Eden Ltd., Lot Number 1746, Catalogue 102, July 4 2019.

History


The Shanghai Jubilee Medal was instituted in 1893 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the First British consul after the Treaty of Nanking which ended the Opium War. The Medal was presented in Silver and Bronze during the Jubilee celebrations on November 17th, 1893. Approximately 625 Silver and 100 Bronze Medals were issued.

A silver clasp inscribed "1843-1893" is known to have been awarded with the Medal.

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