Medal - Victoria (Great London Exposition; G.Dowler, 41.5mm) 1862 front Medal - Victoria (Great London Exposition; G.Dowler, 41.5mm) 1862 back
Medal - Victoria (Great London Exposition; G.Dowler, 41.5mm) 1862 photo
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Medal - Victoria Great London Exposition; G.Dowler, 41.5mm

1862 year
Pewter - 41.5 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Commemorative medals › Exhibition, fair and festival medals
Year
1862
Composition
Pewter
Diameter
41.5 mm
Shape
Round
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#436380
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Exterior of the Crystal Palace

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION BUILDING
(WEST FRONT VIEW)
OPENED MAY 1ST
1862.
COVERS A SPACE OF 26 ACRES. LENGTH 1200 FT.WIDTH 700 FT. HEIGHT 100 FE.NAVE 85 FT WIDE. HEIGHT OF DOMES 250 PT. DIANE AT BASE 160 FT.
COST £300'000.