| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1862 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Pewter |
| Weight | |
| Diameter | 75 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Edge | |
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| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | BHM#2721 |
| Obverse description | Britannia standing on plinth holding flag and olive branch, attendants around |
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| 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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