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Medal - Opening of Thames Tunnel W. Griffin
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1843 |
| Type | Advertising medallion |
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| Obverse description | The entire field is occupied by a ten-line inscription in relief, advertising Thames Tunnel medals available from publisher W. Griffin at 25 Change Alley, Cornhill, London. The legend is arranged in centred lines across the field and surrounded by a beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | THAMES TUNNEL AND OTHER MEDALS TO BE HAD OF THE PUBLISHER W. GRIFFIN 25 CHANGE ALLEY CORNHILL LONDON |
| Reverse description | A detailed relief view of the interior of the Thames Tunnel showing its twin barrel-vaulted archways receding in perspective, with architectural pilasters and walkways visible. A two-line inscription in the exergue reads THAMES TUNNEL / OPENED 1843, with the whole design enclosed within a beaded border. |
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