Medal - William IV Liverpool and Manchester Railway

€409,081.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1830
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medal
CompositionPewter
Weight
Diameter48 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#1458, Eimer#1223, Withers 3#2862
Obverse descriptionViaduct with a steam engine and coaches upon it. Canal, trees and buildings below
Obverse letteringVIADUCT OVER THE SANKEY CANAL & VALLEY TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER RAILROAD. SEP. 15 . 1830
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionRailway cutting with two towers, two rail tracks and engines upon them
Reverse letteringENTRANCE TO THE LIVERPOOL STATION & TUNNELS PUBLISHED BY T. WOOLFIELD BAZAAR LIVERPOOL.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1830  - -
Catalog ID9797757260
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