An illustration of the scene - the river Thames and London Bridge. Embankments left and right, five central arches, several boats on river in foreground. In distance St. Paul`s Cathedral and other buildings
Obverse lettering
CARRIAGE WAY 33 1/2 FT.
LENGTH OF BRIDGE 782 FT.
CENTRE ARCH 150 ··
SIDE ARCH 140
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Central inscription in ten lines, the top and bottom lines curved.
Reverse lettering
THE
FIRST STONE OF THE NEW LONDON BRIDGE WAS LAID BY JOHN GARRATT ESQR.
LORD MAYOR OF LONDON ON THE 14 OF MARCH 1824 AND OPEN`D BY THEIR
MAJESTIES AUGUST 1ST. 1831
