1875 PRINCE OF WALES SILVER MEDALIION VISIT TO EGYPT INDIA CEYLON

1875 Prince of Wales Silver Medallion – Visit to India, Ceylon and Egypt

Unlisted in Eimer Extremely Rare (RRR)
Silver Better than VF, polished in the past £300

This extremely rare silver medallion commemorates the imperial tour of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) in 1875, when he visited India, Ceylon, and Egypt. Struck to mark the occasion, it is a scarce piece of Victorian royal memorabilia and is not listed in Eimer, making it highly desirable for collectors.

Obverse

Conjoined busts of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra, facing left.

• Legend: “HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES & PRINCESS OF WALES” (varies slightly by die)
• Date: “APRIL 6 1875” below

Reverse

The Royal Coat of Arms surrounded by camels, symbolising the Eastern leg of the journey.

• Legend above: “CONCORDIA PARVAE RES CRESCUNT”
• Translation: “By concord, small things grow” — a classical motto emphasising unity and prosperity through harmony.

Specifications

• Metal: Silver
• Diameter: Approx. 38–40 mm
• Edge: Plain
• Condition: Better than VF, polished in the past (good detail, some surface brightening)
• Catalogue: Not listed in Eimer; RRR (extremely rare)
• Price: £300

Historical Note

The 1875–76 tour was the first major overseas journey by a British heir apparent, designed to reinforce imperial prestige and strengthen ties with colonial rulers. The Prince travelled extensively through India and Ceylon, before returning via Egypt, where he visited Cairo and the Suez Canal.

Medals such as this were struck in very limited numbers, often by local engravers, to commemorate the event. The unusual reverse design — the coat of arms flanked by camels — reflects the exotic imagery associated with the Eastern empire. Its rarity today (RRR) makes it a prized piece of Victorian royal and imperial history.

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