Medal - International Exhibition, Kensington

Location United Kingdom
Year 1862
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Pewter
Weight 15.75 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#2728
Obverse description Signature G. DOWLER in baseline beneath angled depiction of the exposition building. Toothed border
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AT KENSINGTON OPENED 1. MAY 1862. SOUTH FRONT VIEW
Reverse description Details of construction, legend in 12 lines [2 curved, 7 straight, 3 curved]. Toothed border
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862 COVERS A SPACE OF 26 ACRES. LENGTH 1200 Ft. WIDTH 700 Ft. HEIGHT 100 Ft. NAVE 85 Ft.. WIDE. HEIGHT OF DOMES 250 Ft. AND 100 Ft. DIAM: AT BASE DESIGNED BY CAPT. FOWKE R.E. CONTRACTORS MESSrs. KELK & LUCAS
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3731284510
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