


© NOONANS
Medal - George IV London Bridge
1825 yearSilver | - | 64 mm |
Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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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 |
Numista | N#408798 |
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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