Medal - The Great Exhibition Victoria & Albert

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1851
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver plated brass
Weight38.73 g
Diameter49.5 mm
Thickness4 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#2419, Eimer#1460
Obverse descriptionConjoined Busts facing left surrounded by legend & wreath
Obverse letteringQUEEN VICTORIA & PR: ALBERT
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionHigh relief Crystal Palace, legend & detailed description noting its dimensions, area & cost (£150,000)
Reverse letteringTHE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION LONDON, 1851 ALLEN & MOORE BIRMY
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverAllen and Moore, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1844-1855)
Mintage1851  - -
Catalog ID8365174950
Comments