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Medal - Voyage of the Chinese junk 'Keying'
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1848 |
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| Weight | 24.22 g |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | CHINESE JUNK KEYING // CAPTAIN KELLETT EXTREME BREADTH 33 FEET // BURDEN 750 TONS // DEPTH OF HOLD 16 FEET |
| Reverse description | The entire field is occupied by a 15-line block inscription in relief, presenting a concise historical account of the vessel's voyage, including its purchase at Canton, departure from Hong Kong, rounding of the Cape of Good Hope, and arrival in England, concluding with the year 1848. |
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