© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
Medal - Opening of the New Channel to Newport
1831 year| - | - | 51 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William IV (1830-1837) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1831 |
| Diameter | 51 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#154235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ships passing through the canal.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OPENING OF THE // NEW CHANNEL TO NEWPORT // ON THE 10 FEBy. 1831
AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS FOR // DEEPENING & STRAIGHTENING // THE REST OF THE CHANNEL // OF THE RIVER BETWEEN // STOCKTON & THE SEA
Engraver: John Ottley
