Medal - Victoria Great London Exposition, G. Dowler

Location United Kingdom
Year 1862
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Pewter
Weight
Diameter 75 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#2721
Obverse description Britannia standing on plinth holding flag and olive branch, attendants around
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering DOWLER BIRM:
Reverse description Exterior of the Crystal Palace
Reverse script
Reverse lettering THE BUILDING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION (SOUTH FRONT VIEW) OPENED MAY 1ST 1862 COVERS A SPACE OF 20 ACRES.LENGTH 1200 FT. WIDTH 700 FF, HEIGHT 100 FF, NAVE 85 FT WIDE. THE BUILDING IS OF BRICK.THE DOMES ARE OF IRON AND GLASS, HEIGHT 250 FF. AND 160 FT DIAM: AT BASE, (THE LARGEST DONES EVER ERECTED) COST £300`000.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1977937830
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