Medal - World Exhibition at Crystal Palace, London

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1851
TypeCommemorative medal
Composition
Weight
Diameter30 mm
Thickness1 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#2434
Obverse descriptionDetails and dimensions of Crystal Palace
Obverse letteringDIMENSIONS. LENGTH 1848 FEET, WIDTH 456 FEET; HEIGHT OF ROOF 66 FEET; HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET; GLAZED SURFACE 900,000 SUP.FEET. OCCUPIES 18 ACRES.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of the palace; below the name of the event and date.
Reverse letteringTHE CRYSTAL PALACE FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION IN LONDON 1851
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverAllen and Moore, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1844-1855)
MintageND (1851)  - -
Catalog ID4090829920
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