Description
GREAT BRITAIN 1843 Brunel Opening of the Thames Tunnel, 49mm white metal medal 36.14 grams BHM 2136
Obverse: Brunel facing left, SIR ISAMBART MARC BRUNEL, F.R.S. &C / J. TAYLOR / MEDALLIST BIRM.
Reverse: view of the Thames Tunnel and the stairs leading to it, THAMES TUNNELL 1200FT. LNG. /76FT. BELOW HIGH WATER MARK / COMMENCED MARCH 1825 / OPENED MARCH 25 1843 / COST £416,000
