Medal Burton and Cushnahan, Sidecar Winners

€451,732.00
LocationIsle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Year1987
TypeMedals/Commemorative medals
CompositionBrass
Weight19.35 g
Diameter37.9 mm
Thickness2 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain Lowry became the oldest rider to win a TT race (49) when, partnered by Pat Cushnahan, winning in 1986 and then again in 1987 although that record was surpassed in 2011 by John Holden who achieved his first TT win at the age of 54.
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Obverse descriptionDipiction of the T.T. Grandstand in centre.
Obverse letteringT.T. GRANDSTAND 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ISLE OF MAN TOURIST TROPHY RACES 1907-1987
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBurton & Cushnahan aboard their Yamaha #2, laurel leaves below
Reverse letteringLOWRY BURTON & PAT CUSHNAHAN SIDECAR `B` T.T. WINNERS 1987
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1987  - -
Catalog ID3016065060
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