Medal - George IV London Bridge

€408,798.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1825
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medal
CompositionSilver
Weight
Diameter64 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeWilliam Bain
Reference(s) BHM#1253, Eimer#1179
Obverse descriptionHead left
Obverse letteringJOHN RENNIE.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionLegend separates view of the bridge from the foundation stone and tools
Reverse letteringJOHN RENNIE ESQ F.R.S ENGINEER JOLLIFFE AND BANKS CONTRACTORS LONDON BRIDGE THE FIRSTSTONE OF THIS WORK WAS LAID BY THE RIGHT HON. JOHN GARRATT LORD MAYOR OF LONDON ON THE XV DAY OF JUNE MDCCCXXV AND IN THE SIXTH YEAR THE REIGN OF MAJESTY GEORGE HIS IV
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1825  - -
Catalog ID5551054940
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