© NOONANS
© NOONANS
Medal - Victoria Great Exhibition; J. Davis
1851 year| Pewter | - | 48.8 mm |
| 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 | Pewter |
| Diameter | 48.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#413476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Exterior view of the Crystal Palace, figures below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LENGTH OF THE BUILDING 1848 FT WIDTH 456 FT HEIGHT 66 FT TRANSEPT 108 FT
GLAZED SURFACE 900,000,FT OCCUPIES NEARLY 21 ACs OF GROUND
3300,IRON COLUMNS,2224 GIRDERS,1128 GALLy BEARERS
205 MILES OF SASH BAR, VALUE L 150000.
OPENED H M G MAJESTY VICTORY
MAY 1 . 1851.
