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Medal - SS Great Britain
1845 year| Tin (White metal) | 22.81 g | 43 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1845 |
| Composition | Tin (White metal) |
| Weight | 22.81 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#195914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
22-lines inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RIVER THAMES // JAN. 26.1845 // WE, THE UNDERSIGNES PASSENGERS, // ON BOARD THE GREAT BRITAIN STEAM SHIP. // ON HER EXPERIMENTAL VOYAGE FROM BRISTOL // TO LONDON, HAVING WITNESSED HER PERFORMANCES // DURING A .....? ....? AND A HEAVY SEA DO EXPRESS // OUR CONVICTION OF HER EXCELLENT SAILING QUALITIES // .? ...? SEA-WORTHINESS; AND OF THE GREAT ADVANTAGE // OF THE APPLICATION OF
Engraver: John Taylor Wedgwood
Edge
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