Medal - Victoria Thames Tunnel, W.J. Taylor, silver

€412,436.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1843
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight
Diameter43 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeWilliam Joseph Taylor
Reference(s) BHM#2084 var.
Obverse descriptionEntrance to the two tunnels, ships above
Obverse letteringTHAMES TUNNEL 1842
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionList of the directors in two columns
Reverse letteringTO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE THAMES TUNNEL 25TH MAR.1843 DIRECTORS B.HAWES ESO. CHAIRMAN WALLEN ES JL JONES ES J.BROWN EST R.W.SILVESTER ES JWBUCKLE ESD SUTTON JUNK ES J.BARKER ES SIR A CRICHTON FL.WOLLASTON ES B.HAWES ESOMPALWOLLASTONESP SIRI.M.BRUNEL FRS CHIEF ENGINEER THOS PAGE ACTING ENGINEER J.CHARLIER SECy
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1843  - -
Catalog ID9208659910
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