Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Marriage Commemorative Medal

Great Britain · 1840

A commemorative medal featuring conjoined busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on the obverse, and the couple standing together on the reverse with the marriage date.

Country: Great Britain
Year: 1840
Denomination: N/A (Commemorative Token / Medal)
Metal: White metal or silvered brass/copper

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Overview

A commemorative medal featuring conjoined busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on the obverse, and the couple standing together on the reverse with the marriage date.

Historical significance

Commemorates the high-profile royal wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, which took place on February 10, 1840, at the Chapel Royal, St. James's Palace.

Obverse (front)

Conjoined busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert facing left, surrounded by the legend 'VICTORIA QUEEN OF G. BRIT. & ALBERT PRINCE OF SAXE COBURG'.

Reverse (back)

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert standing hand in hand, surrounded by the legend ending in '... AND HAPPY MAY YOU BE', with the text 'MARRIED FEB. 10, 1840' in exergue.

Estimated value

$20-$100 depending on preservation and composition variant

What drives this coin's value

Overall state of preservation, exact metal composition (some rare sterling silver versions exist), historical appeal, and crispness of strike.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine (moderate wear to details, surfaces show some marks and discoloration typical of white metal medals)

Mintage & rarity

Scarce to uncommon, various private dies exist

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for cast counterfeits versus original struck medals. Authentic pieces will show sharp details and proper die characteristics, not soft bubbly surfaces.

Notable varieties & errors

Struck in white metal, bronze, and rare silver strikings by various private 19th-century medalists.

Similar coins

Various 19th-century British royal jubilee and coronation medals, particularly those issued for Victoria's reign.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place in an archival-safe, PVC-free holder. Avoid touching the surfaces with bare hands and do not clean, as cleaning can ruin the original finish and reduce value.