Medal - William IV Birmingham Musical Festival, white metal, 38mm

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1834
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionPewter
Weight
Diameter38 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#1676
Obverse descriptionView of Birmingham Town Hall
Obverse letteringBIRMINGHAM TOWN HALL HANSOM & WELCH ARCHITECTS
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionLegend
Reverse letteringEXTREME LENGTH 166 FEET WIDTH 104 HEIGHT 83 . LENGTH OF HALL 140 FEET WIDTH 65 HEIGHT 65 . WILL CONTAIN 8000 PERSONS THE FIRST MUSICAL FESTIVAL HELD IN THE HALL OCTOBER 1834 . PRESIDENT THE RIGHT HONL. THE EARL OF AYLESFORD
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1834  - -
Catalog ID1070346500
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