Medal - Victoria Great London Exposition

€401,305.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1862
TypeCommemorative medals › Exhibition, fair and festival medals
CompositionPewter
Weight
Diameter52 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeG. Dowler
Reference(s) BHM#2724
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust left
Obverse letteringH.M.G. MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionExterior of the Crystal Palace
Reverse lettering(SOUTH FRONT VIEW) OPENED MAY 1ST 1862 COVERS ASPACE OF 20 ACRES.LENGTH 1200 FT. WIDTH 70OFTHEIGHT 100 FT, NAVE 85 FT WIDE. THE BUILDING IS OF BRICK.THE DOMES ARE OF IRON AND GLASS. HEIGHT 250 FT. AND 160 FT DIAM: AT BASE, (TER LARGNET DOMRERVER ERECTED) COST £300`000.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1862  - -
Catalog ID4791764080
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