Medal - Victoria (Forth Bridge; white metal) 1890 front Medal - Victoria (Forth Bridge; white metal) 1890 back
Medal - Victoria (Forth Bridge; white metal) 1890 photo
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Medal - Victoria Forth Bridge; white metal

1890 year
Pewter - 35 mm
Description
Location
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1890
Composition
Pewter
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#403230
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE FORTH BRIDGE OPENED BY HRH PRINCE OF WALES
MARCH 4TH 1890
DIMENSIONS
TOTAL LENGTH OF VIADUCT
8296 FT.
LENGTH OF BRIDGE 5350 FT LENGTH OF EACH SPAN1710FT 55000 TONS OF STEEL USED 8 YEARS BUILDING
COST 3177000