Medal - Victoria Diamond Jubilee, Blackwall Tunnel, bronze

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1897
TypePersonality medal
CompositionBronze
Weight
Diameter76 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeFrank Bowcher
Reference(s) BHM#3615, Eimer#1812, W&E#3475D2
Obverse descriptionCrowned laureate bust left
Obverse letteringVICTORIA DEI GRA: BRITT: REGINA FID:DEF:IND:IMP IN COMMEMO RATION ANNI REGNI MDCCCXCVII
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of the inside of the tunnel, Prince of Wales’ feathers above, royal arms below, edge inscribed
Reverse letteringCONSTRUCTED BY THE LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL AND OPENED BY H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES K.G. BLACKWALL TUNNEL ON BEHALF OF H.M. THE QUEEN MAY XXII
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverSpink & Son Ltd, London, United Kingdom (1826-date)
Mintage1897  - -
Catalog ID7247584570
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