Medal - William IV Market Hall

€2.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1834
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionPewter
Weight
Diameter38 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#1679
Obverse descriptionView of Birmingham Town Hall
Obverse letteringBIRMINGHAM TOWN HALL LENGTH 166 FEET WIDTH 104 FEET HEIGHT 83 FEET COST £28000 HANSON & WELCH ARCHITT.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionLegend
Reverse letteringMARKET HALL LENGTH 365 FEET WIDTH 108 FT. HEIGHT 44 FT. 6INS. COST £25000 CHAs. EDGE . ARCHITECT . J. W. & R. WALTHEW . BUILDERS . THESE PUBLIC EDIFICES UNEQUALLED FOR ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY, UTILITY, & EXCELLENCE OF WORKMANSHIP, WERE ERECTED IN 1834 FRs. LLOYD ESQR. HIGH BAILIFF . SAML. BEALE ESQR. LOW BAILIFF.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1834  - -
Catalog ID7769883850
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