Medal - Victoria Great London Exposition

Lieu United Kingdom
Année 1862
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Pewter
Poids
Diamètre 51 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Tranche
Période
Notice
Référence(s) BHM#2725
Description de l’avers Front exterior of the Crystal Palace
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers THE MIGHT OF INDUSTRY, THE GLORY OF PEACE THE CRYSTAL PALACE SYDENHAM
Description du revers West front exterior of the Crystal Palace
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers 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.
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ID Numisquare 9741917710
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