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| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1881 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of George Stephenson in high relief, wearing an open-collared coat, with naturalistically rendered hair. The peripheral legend arcs around the full circumference of the medal, giving birth and death dates and birthplace. |
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| Obverse lettering | GEORGE STEPHENSON BORN JUNE 9.1781.AT WYLAM.NEWCASTLE ON TYNE.DIED AUG.12.1848 |
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| Reverse lettering | GEORGE STEPHENSON CENTENARY MEDAL THE ROCKET 1830 |
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