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Medal George Stephenson, bronze
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1881 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Truncated bust of George Stephenson facing left in high relief, with curly hair and open collar. The surrounding legend reads his name at the top and his birth and death details along the lower periphery. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed depiction of Stephenson's Rocket locomotive facing left in the central field, emitting steam from its chimney and hauling a tender wagon, set above a stone plinth inscribed 'No 1 1825'. Below the plinth, an inscription in the lower field describes the locomotive's historic achievement, with the circular legend 'GEORGE STEPHENSON CENTENARY MEDAL' surrounding the design. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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