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Medal - Victoria Thames Tunnel, J. Taylor, bronze
Location United Kingdom Year 1842 Type Commemorative medal Composition Bronze Weight Diameter 62 mm Thickness Shape Round Technique Milled Orientation Edge Period Notice Reference(s) BHM# 2081
Obverse description Bust left Obverse lettering SIR
ISAMBART MARC BRUNEL, F.R.S.&c. Obverse script Latin Reverse description View of the Tunnel with ships above Reverse lettering LONGITUDINAL SECTION OF THE THAMES
TUNNEL
FROM ROTHERHITHE TO WAPPING 1200 FT
L 180.000 SUBSCRIBED BY PROPRIETORS
BY PARLIAMENTARY GRANT
L 270.000
COMMENCED 1824
BROKE IN MAY 1827 & JAN 1828
OPENED TO PEDESTRIANS
1842 Reverse script Latin Engraver Mintage 1842 - - Catalog ID 4603593350 Comments
