Medal - George IV (London Bridge) 1825 front Medal - George IV (London Bridge) 1825 back
Medal - George IV (London Bridge) 1825 photo
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Medal - George IV London Bridge

1825 year
Silver - 64 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George IV (1820-1830)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1825
Composition
Silver
Diameter
64 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#408798
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend separates view of the bridge from the foundation stone and tools

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JOHN RENNIE ESQ F.R.S ENGINEER JOLLIFFE AND BANKS CONTRACTORS
LONDON BRIDGE
THE FIRSTSTONE OF THIS WORK WAS LAID BY THE RIGHT HON. JOHN GARRATT LORD MAYOR OF LONDON ON THE XV DAY OF JUNE MDCCCXXV AND IN THE SIXTH YEAR THE REIGN OF MAJESTY GEORGE HIS IV