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Medal - World Exhibition at Crystal Palace, London
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1851 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The field is entirely filled with multi-line incuse lettering presenting the architectural dimensions of the Crystal Palace, arranged in horizontal lines across the flat surface. The heading DIMENSIONS appears at the top, followed by measurements for length, width, roof height, transept height, glazed surface area, and total acreage occupied. |
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| Obverse lettering | DIMENSIONS LENGTH 1848 Ft. WIDTH 408 Ft. HEIGHT OF ROOF 66 Ft. HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 Ft. GLAZED SURFACE 900,000 Sq. Ft. AND OCCUPIES 18 ACRES |
| Reverse description | A detailed relief view of the Crystal Palace building occupies the central field, depicting the iconic iron-and-glass structure in three-quarter perspective with a large tree to the right and figures in the foreground. Above the building, the legend THE CRYSTAL PALACE curves along the upper border. Below the building, the mint attribution HEATON BIRM. flanks the central text, with the inscription FOR THE WORLD'S SHOW IN LONDON 1851 arranged in multiple lines in the lower field. |
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