Medal - Great Sunderland Bridge Lottery

€117,384.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1816
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medals
CompositionPewter
Weight33.1 g
Diameter44.7 mm
Thickness3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeThomas Halliday
Reference(s) BHM#929 , Eimer#1087 3
Obverse descriptionA view of Grand Sunderland bridge, ship sailing beneath.
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Obverse script
Reverse description10-line inscription with date, legend surrounding.
Reverse letteringTO COMMEMORATE THE GRAND SUNDERLAND BRIDGE LOTTERY, & THE VERY ADVANTAGEOUS PRICES AT WHICH IS WAS SOLD TO THE PUBLIC BY I. SIVEWRIGHT, CONTRACTOR, 1816 PRESENTED TO ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN THIS LOTTERY+
Reverse script
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Mintage1816  - -
Catalog ID4672498910
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