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Medal - Great Sunderland Bridge Lottery
1816 year| Pewter | 31.7 g | 44.6 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1816 |
| Composition | Pewter |
| Weight | 31.7 g |
| Diameter | 44.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#117383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
10-line inscription with date, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TO COMMEMORATE
THE GRAND
SUNDERLAND BRIDGE
LOTTERY,
& THE VERY ADVANTAGEOUS
PRICES AT WHICH IS WAS
SOLD TO THE PUBLIC BY
I. SIVEWRIGHT,
CONTRACTOR,
1816
PRESENTED TO ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN THIS LOTTERY+
Engraver: Thomas Halliday
Edge
Plain
