Medal - Crystal Palace New York, NY, Type III, small type

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1854
TypeCommemorative medal
Composition
Weight
Diameter41 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#2549, Eimer#1487b, HK#8
Obverse descriptionFemale figure standing, facing to left., opening gates labeled Industry and Science; in left. hand, palm branch and caduceus; near her right. foot a lamb and near her left. foot, a war helmet; below
Obverse letteringPinches.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionEdifice; above, around, Crystal Palace; below
Reverse letteringOpened MDCCCLIV
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverJohn Pinches Medallist Ltd, London, United Kingdom (1840-1980)
Mintage1854  - Rare -
Catalog ID1717016410
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