Medal - Victoria (Thames Tunnel; J. Davis) 1842 front Medal - Victoria (Thames Tunnel; J. Davis) 1842 back
Medal - Victoria (Thames Tunnel; J. Davis) 1842 photo
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Medal - Victoria Thames Tunnel; J. Davis

1842 year
Pewter - 44 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1842
Composition
Pewter
Diameter
44 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#412434
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

View of the Tunnel

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROTHERHITHE
ENTRANCE
THAMES TUNNEL 1200 FEET LONG
COMMENCED 1824 COMPLETED 1842
76 FEET BELOW HIGH WATER.
COST L.450000.
SIR I.M.BRUNEL ENGINEER.