Medal - London Bridge Opened - 1831 1831 front Medal - London Bridge Opened - 1831 1831 back
Medal - London Bridge Opened - 1831 1831 photo
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Medal - London Bridge Opened

1831 year
Bronze 62.5 g 51.4 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
William IV (1830-1837)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1831
Composition
Bronze
Weight
62.5 g
Diameter
51.4 mm
Thickness
4.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#370651
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Image of bridge spanning the Thames

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LONDON BRIDGE
COMMENCED 15 JUNE 1825
OPENED 1 AUGUST
1831

Engraver: Benjamin Wyon

Designer: Benjamin Wyon

Comment

This was the first medal issued by the Corporation of the City of London