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Medal - Opening of Thames Tunnel Brunel
Location | United Kingdom |
Year | 1843 |
Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
Composition | (White metal) |
Weight | 24.85 g |
Diameter | 44 mm |
Thickness | 3 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Edge | Smooth |
Period | |
Notice | J. Davis |
Reference(s) | BHM#2080 |
Obverse description | Bust facing left. |
Obverse lettering | SIR ISAMBART MARC BRUNEL
F.R.S,&c.
DAVIS BIRM. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Reverse description | |
Reverse lettering | ROTHERHITHE EN FRANCE
THAMES TUNNEL 1200 FEET LONG
COMMENCED 1824 COMPLETED 1842
78 FEET BELOW HIGH WATER
COST £450000
SIR I M BRUNEL ENGINEER |
Reverse script | Latin |
Engraver | |
Mintage | 1843 - -
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Catalog ID | 2115235470 |
Comments | |