Medal Great London Exposition, Joseph Paxton

€450,819.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1862
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medals
CompositionPewter
Weight
Diameter46 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#2719
Obverse descriptionView of the building
Obverse letteringINTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OPENED MAY 1. CLOSED NOVEMBER 1. 1862 NUMBER OF VISITORS 6,117,450 SOUTH FRONT
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of the exhibition buildings
Reverse letteringDESIGNED BY SIR JOSEPH PAXTON THE FIRST COLUMN ERECTED BY SAML LAING ESQRE M.P. AUGT 5TH 1852 OPENED JUNE 10TH 1854
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverJohn Pinches Medallist Ltd, London, United Kingdom (1840-1980)
Mintage1862  - -
Catalog ID8309427100
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