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| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1851 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed exterior view of the Crystal Palace in low relief occupies the central field, depicting the elongated glazed iron-and-glass structure set in parkland with figures and trees in the foreground. The circular legend arcs around the upper periphery, with LONDON, 1851 displayed prominently below it. The lower portion of the field contains a multi-line inscription in the exergue detailing the building's dimensions, materials, designers, and estimated value. |
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| Reverse lettering | THE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION LONDON, 1851. PROPOSED BY H. R. H. PRINCE ALBERT THE BUILDING DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQr. F. L. S. ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSON & Co. THE MATERIALS ARE IRON AND GLASS; LENGTH 1848 FEET; WIDTH 456 FEET; HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET; GLAZED SURFACE 900,000 SUP. FEET; OCCUPIES 18 ACRES OF GROUND; ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000. |
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