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Medal - Completion of the Thames Tunnel Sir Isambart Marc Brunel
1842 year| Bronze | 31.63 g | 41 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1842 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 31.63 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#364114 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
10-line inscription within inner circle, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THAMES TUNNEL . FROM ROTHERHITHE TO WAPPING 1200 FEET .
COMMENCED JANY. 1826
PROGRESSED
600 FEET JANY. 1828
L. 180,000
SUBSCRIBED BY PROPRIETORS
RECOMMENCED 1836
BY PARLIAMENTARY GRANT
L. 270,000
AND
COMPLETED 1842
Edge
Plain
