Medal - Opening of Thames Tunnel Brunel

€180,850.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1843
TypeCommemorative medals › Inauguration medals
CompositionZinc (White metal)
Weight86.52 g
Diameter62 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#2134, Eimer#1373
Obverse descriptionBust facing left.
Obverse letteringSIR ISAMBART MARC BRUNEL, F . R . &c. J.TAYLOR MEDALLIST BIRMh.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of Thames tunnel.
Reverse letteringTHAMES TUNNEL 1200 Ft Lng COMMENCED 1824 BROKE IN 1828 RECOMMENCED 1835 OPENED TO PEDESTRIANS 1843
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1843  - -
Catalog ID6901386200
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