Medal - Victoria Great Exhibition, T. Ottley

Location United Kingdom
Year 1851
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Pewter
Weight
Diameter 74 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#2446, Eimer#1458
Obverse description Bust left within wreath
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT.
Reverse description Exterior of the Crystal Palace
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering THE BUILDING FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION IN LONDON 1851 PROPOSED BY H.R.H.PRINCE ALBERT. DESIGNED BY JOSETE PAXTON ESO.FI.S. ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSON, & CO DIMENSIONS LENGTH 1948 FEET, WIDTH 458 FEET, HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 86 FEET HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET GLAZED SURFACE 900 000 FEET OCCUPIES 18 ACRES OF GROUND
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3695031470
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