Medal - Prince Albert 'England's Pride'

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1840
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionPewter
Weight5.1 g
Diameter27 mm
Thickness2 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#1947
Obverse descriptionInner circle containing a bust of Prince Albert left, in uniform and order. Lettering inside and outside circle.
Obverse letteringBORN AUGUST 26 1819. MARRIED FEBRUARY 10 1840. H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT. A & M
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA steam locomotive in background travelling to right. A vignette of assorted items in foreground - wheatsheaf, rake, plough, shovel, gardening tools, lyre, artist`s palette, and other symbols of industry. Lettering around, initials in exergue.
Reverse lettering`ENGLAND`S PRIDE` A & M.
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverAllen and Moore, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1844-1855)
Mintage1840  - -
Catalog ID4216131080
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