1897 Silver (sterling?) Victoria Jubilee medal

[NewCoins]

I have been thinking about buying a victoria jubilee medal. No idea what they would be normally worth, but seem to be quite common. I am new to old coins so a bit unsure. I do like the look of it, but perhaps its been cleaned ? Any views from anyone or on the value ?

Thanks!

[Rll1288]

I have one and they are very very nice.... not sure what I paid for it... not loads but its something I really wanted to keep

[NewCoins]

6 minutes ago, Rll1288 said:

I have one and they are very very nice.... not sure what I paid for it... not loads but its something I really wanted to keep

Thanks. This one is 250. It looks in decent condition in my novice view. Concerned it might have been cleaned and still feels a bit pricey.

[Rll1288]

8 minutes ago, NewCoins said:

Thanks. This one is 250. It looks in decent condition in my novice view. Concerned it might have been cleaned and still feels a bit pricey.

Yeah hard to tell... 

[DaKine]

Yea, looks cleaned. These used to be cheap as chips and now are not so much. Very nice Young Head, not crazy about the older version. Which is the obverse? LOL.

I would guess the Widow side since it is her commemorative (sp?)....

[Bruce06]

10 hours ago, NewCoins said:

Thanks. This one is 250. It looks in decent condition in my novice view. Concerned it might have been cleaned and still feels a bit pricey.

My principle one is in case there is any doubt, not going for that.  So, I will not go for anything if you think it may be cleaned or too expensive.

By the way, for 250, you may purchase a decent Victoria Crown coinage, unless you prefer medal in this case.

[TeaTime]

It's been cleaned. No doubts on that.... I guess it's worth what you are willing to pay. I used to pick these up for around £15-£20 from a local numismatic auction 12-15 years ago. Judging by the frequency of them appearing i would imagine that there is a lot of them about. The Edward VII / Alexandria, Geo V / Mary & Geo VI / Lizzy medals make a nice set.

Looking on Ebay £160-£170 looks to be about the average rate for the large (mint condition) one.