Medal - The Great Exhibition (Victoria & Albert) 1851 front Medal - The Great Exhibition (Victoria & Albert) 1851 back
Medal - The Great Exhibition (Victoria & Albert) 1851 photo
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Medal - The Great Exhibition Victoria & Albert

1851 year
Silver plated brass 38.73 g 49.5 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Commemorative medals › Exhibition, fair and festival medals
Year
1851
Composition
Silver plated brass
Weight
38.73 g
Diameter
49.5 mm
Thickness
4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#390395
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

High relief Crystal Palace, legend & detailed description noting its dimensions, area & cost (£150,000)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION
LONDON, 1851
ALLEN & MOORE BIRMY

Edge

Plain