© NOONANS
© NOONANS
Medal - Victoria China War Gold
1842 year| Gold | 1.54 g | 16 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1842 |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.54 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#412433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE RT. HON
W. GLADSTONE
MASTER
BY A PROCESS FIRST
APPLIED TO THE PUBLIC
SERVICE AND TO THE BENEFIT OF BRITISH
COMMERCE UNDER
THE RT. HON.
J. C. HERRIES
1829
Comment
Brown: The refining method referred to is the sulphuric acid process which was established in France in 1802. Mathieson, a melter at the Royal Mint, obtained knowledge of the process and Herries, the then Master of the Mint, allowed him to experiment in a private capacity whilst reserving an option for the government should the experiments be successful.
