Medal - Death of Isambard Kingdom Brunel

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1859
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionTin (White metal)
Weight25.39 g
Diameter44.6 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeObverse: Joseph Davis
Reverse: Joseph Moore
Reference(s) BHM#2649
Obverse descriptionBust facing slightly right.
Obverse letteringISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL C E. F R S. &c. B 1806. D 1859. DAVIS. BIRMH.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of the ship SS Great Eastern right.
Reverse letteringTHE `GREAT EASTERN` STEAM SHIP // SCREW, PADDLE, AND SAIL. FOUR DECKS. // WOULD ACCOMMODATE 10,000 TROOPS. J. MOORE F: 692 Ft LONG. 83 Ft WIDE. // HEIGHT OF HULL 60 Ft. // 24,000 TONS BURDEN. // 2,600 HORSE POWER.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1859  - -
Catalog ID6113171310
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