© NOONANS
© NOONANS
Medal - William IV Channel to Newport; bronze
1831 year| Bronze | - | 51 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William IV (1830-1837) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1831 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 51 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#409702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
View of the channel with ships upon it, hills in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OPENING OF THE NEW CHANNEL TO NEWPORT ON THE 10 FEBT 1831
AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS FOR DEEPENING & STRAIGHTENING THE REST OF THE CHANNEL OF THE RIVER BETWEEN STOCKTON & THE SEA W.A. BROOKS DEL.
Engraver: John Ottley
Comment
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