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Medal - Victoria Wellington Equestrian Statue
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1844 |
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| Reference(s) | BHM#2192 |
| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a detailed perspective view of the Royal Exchange, London, in high relief, showing the neoclassical facade with its prominent columned portico and clock tower to the right. The legend 'ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON' arcs across the upper field, while a multi-line inscription in the lower field records the laying of the first stone and the opening by Queen Victoria. The engraver's name appears along the left and right margins. |
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| Obverse lettering | ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON FIRST STONE LAID JAN:19.1842.BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT. OPENED BY H.M.G.M. VICTORIA 1844. |
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| Reverse lettering | THE WELLINGTON STATUE LONDON ERECTED JUNE 1844 COST £9000 RAISED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION THE METAL WORTH £1500 GIVEN BY GOVERNMENT |
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