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Medal Sir Joseph Paxton, 46mm
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1854 |
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| Diameter | 46 mm |
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| Obverse description | High-relief truncated bust of Sir Joseph Paxton facing left, with sideburns and wavy hair. The legend 'SIR JOSEPH PAXTON' is arranged around the field on either side of the effigy, and the engraver's signature 'L.C. WYON' appears in small lettering at the truncation. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed relief view of the Crystal Palace exhibition building occupies the upper half of the reverse, depicted in perspective with its distinctive arched transept and glazed iron structure. The lower half of the field bears a multi-line inscription in bold lettering, separated from the architectural view by a horizontal line. The maker's signature 'J. PINCHES LONDON' is visible at the lower rim. |
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