© NOONANS
© NOONANS
Medal - Victoria Victoria Bridge
1860 year| Pewter | 40.0 g | 51.2 mm |
| Location | United Province of Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1841-1867) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1860 |
| Composition | Pewter |
| Weight | 40.0 g |
| Diameter | 51.2 mm |
| Thickness | 4.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#415009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Distant panorama of the bridge with a train, boat approaching, arms above
Lettering:
THE VICTORIA BRIDGE MEDAL
THE VICTORIA BRIDGE, MONTREAL,
THE GREATEST WORK OF
ENGINEERING SKILL
IN THE WORLD.
PUBLICLY INAUGURATED
AND OPENED IN
1860.
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY OF CANADA
Comment
The medal was originally struck with $5,000,000 as the cost. It was subsequently revised to the correct $7,000,000 amount.
