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Medal - Victoria Great Exhibition, Allen & Moore, 27mm
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1851 |
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| Composition | Pewter |
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| Obverse description | The field is filled entirely with an inscribed text in raised relief describing the construction specifications of the Crystal Palace, including its dimensions, site area, cost, and the name of architect Joseph Paxton. No effigy or pictorial design is present; the inscription occupies the full face of the medal. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | THE CONSTRUCTION IS OF IRON AND GLASS; 1848 FT LONG ABOUT HALF IS 456 FT WIDE; THE REMAINDER 408 FT WIDE AND 66 FT HIGH; WITH TRANSEPT 108 FT HIGH. SITE UPWARDS OF 20 ACRES COST £150,000. JOSH PAXTON ESQR ARCT. |
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