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Medal - Victoria Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway
| Location | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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| Year | 1842 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a finely engraved panoramic view of the Almond Viaduct on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway, showing its long series of arches spanning a rocky valley, with hills and Edinburgh Castle visible in the distance and a steam locomotive on the bridge. The upper legend curves along the border, while a rectangular text panel in the lower field carries the commemorative inscription recording the railway's opening on 18 February 1842. |
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| Reverse lettering | GREAT VIADUCT OVER THE VALLEY OF THE ALMOND NEAR EDINBURGH TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW RAILWAY FEBRUARY 18.1842. |
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