Medal - SS Great Western ND front Medal - SS Great Western ND back
Medal - SS Great Western ND photo
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Medal - SS Great Western ND

 
Silver (.925) 37.73 g 44.5 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Type
Medals › Souvenir medallions
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
37.73 g
Diameter
44.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#230750
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

5-line inscription over shield with Union Jack, anchor and oak branch.

Script: Latin

Lettering: Launched at // Bristol 1837. // First steam vessel // designed for transatlantic // service. Broken up 1857.

Edge

Plain with engraving and punchmarks.

Lettering: 1768 P