Medal - Opening of Thames Tunnel (Brunel) 1843 front Medal - Opening of Thames Tunnel (Brunel) 1843 back
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Medal - Opening of Thames Tunnel Brunel

1843 year
Zinc (White metal) 86.52 g 62 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1843
Composition
Zinc (White metal)
Weight
86.52 g
Diameter
62 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#180850
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

View of Thames tunnel.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THAMES TUNNEL 1200 Ft Lng
COMMENCED 1824 BROKE IN 1828
RECOMMENCED 1835
OPENED TO PEDESTRIANS 1843

Edge

Plain