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Medal - The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all Nations - Victoria - London 1851
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1851 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed bust of Prince Albert in left-facing profile, with short curled hair and a small moustache, in high relief against a flat field. The legend arcs around the upper portion of the medal, and the lower portion bears the inscription noting the medal was struck within the Exhibition building, with the engraver's signature 'J. Taylor London' visible below the truncation. |
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| Obverse lettering | H. R. H. PRINCE ALBERT STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION |
| Reverse description | The full Royal Arms of the United Kingdom displayed in high relief at centre, surmounted by a crown and flanked by the lion and unicorn supporters, with the motto ribbon reading DIEU ET MON DROIT below the shield. The legend arcs around the upper field, with the date and place of the exhibition appearing in the lower exergual area. |
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