| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1862 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Pewter |
| Weight | |
| Diameter | 51 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Edge | |
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| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | BHM#2725 |
| Obverse description | Front exterior of the Crystal Palace |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | THE MIGHT OF INDUSTRY, THE GLORY OF PEACE THE CRYSTAL PALACE SYDENHAM |
| Reverse description | West front exterior of the Crystal Palace |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | THE EXHIBITION BUILDING (WEST FRONT VIEW) OPENED MAY 1ST 1862 COVERS A SPACE OF 26 ACRES.LENGTH 1200 FT. WIDTH 700F!, HEIGHT 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, (THE LARGEST DOMES EVER ERECTED) COST £300,000. |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 9741917710 |
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