Medal - Victoria Great London Exposition

Location United Kingdom
Year 1862
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Pewter
Weight
Diameter 52 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#2724
Obverse description Crowned bust left
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering H.M.G. MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA
Reverse description Exterior of the Crystal Palace
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering (SOUTH FRONT VIEW) OPENED MAY 1ST 1862 COVERS ASPACE OF 20 ACRES.LENGTH 1200 FT. WIDTH 70OFTHEIGHT 100 FT, NAVE 85 FT WIDE. THE BUILDING IS OF BRICK.THE DOMES ARE OF IRON AND GLASS. HEIGHT 250 FT. AND 160 FT DIAM: AT BASE, (TER LARGNET DOMRERVER ERECTED) COST £300`000.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4791764080
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