Medal - Victoria Great Exhibition, T. Ottley

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1851
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionPewter
Weight
Diameter54 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeThomas Ottley
Reference(s) BHM#2452
Obverse descriptionBust left within wreath
Obverse letteringHIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionExterior of the Crystal Palace
Reverse letteringTHE BUILDING FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION IN LONDON 1851 PROPOSED BY H.R.H.PRINCE ALBERT. DESIGNED BY JOSETE PAXTON ESO.FI.S. ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSON, & CO DIMENSIONS LENGTH 1948 FEET, WIDTH 458 FEET, HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 86 FEET HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET GLAZED SURFACE 900 000 FEET OCCUPIES 18 ACRES OF GROUND.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1851  - -
Catalog ID6701664870
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