


© NOONANS
Medal - Victoria Great London Exposition
1862 yearPewter | - | 52 mm |
Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
Type | Commemorative medals › Exhibition, fair and festival medals |
Year | 1862 |
Composition | Pewter |
Diameter | 52 mm |
Shape | Round |
Updated | 2024-11-14 |
Numista | N#401305 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Exterior of the Crystal Palace
Script: Latin
Lettering:
(SOUTH FRONT VIEW)
OPENED MAY 1ST 1862
COVERS ASPACE OF 20 ACRES.LENGTH 1200 FT. WIDTH 70OFTHEIGHT 100 FT, NAVE 85 FT WIDE. THE BUILDING IS OF BRICK.THE DOMES ARE OF IRON AND GLASS. HEIGHT 250 FT. AND 160 FT DIAM: AT BASE, (TER LARGNET DOMRERVER ERECTED) COST £300'000.