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Medallion - London Bridge
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1831 |
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| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
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| Obverse description | A detailed relief view of the new London Bridge spanning the River Thames, with five granite arches and several small vessels in the foreground. The skyline behind the bridge features the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral and numerous church spires. Dimensional inscriptions appear in the lower field, with the legend arching along the upper border within a milled rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | CARRIAGE WAY 33 1/2 FT. LENGTH OF BRIDGE 782 FT. CENTRE ARCH 150 ·· SIDE ARCH 140 |
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| 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 |
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