


© NOONANS
Medal - Victoria Clifton Suspension Bridge
1864 yearPewter | - | 46 mm |
Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
Year | 1864 |
Composition | Pewter |
Diameter | 46 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Updated | 2024-11-14 |
Numista | N#417994 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TO COMMEMORATE THE
OPENING OF
CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE
DECEMBER 8TH 1364
HEIGHT ABOVE HIGH WATER MARK
245 FEET
SPAN TO CENTRES OF PIERS
702 FEETS INCHES
WIDTH 51 FEET
DEFLECTION OF,CHAINS
70 FEET
STRENGTH 7000 TONS
Comment
By Payne & Thompson