Medal - Nottingham University 1928 1928 front Medal - Nottingham University 1928 1928 back
Medal - Nottingham University 1928 1928 photo
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Medal - Nottingham University

1928 year
Bronze - 32 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George V (1910-1936)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1928
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#127919
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Image of Nottingham University new buildings

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOTTINGHAM
TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING
OF THE
NEW UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS
BY THEIR
MAJESTIES
JULY 1928

Edge

Plain

Comment

University College Nottingham was initially accommodated within the Trent Building, an imposing white limestone structure with a distinctive clock tower, designed by Morley Horder, and formally opened by King George V and Queen Mary on 10th July 1928.