Description
GREAT BRITAIN 1851 International Exhibition 27mm white metal medal 4.83 grams by Allen & Moore (BHM 2433, Allen HP-B070)
Obverse: view of the Crystal Palace, THE BUILDING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL / EXHIBITION / LONDON / 1851 / A&M
Reverse: THE CONSTRUCTION IS OF / IRON AND GLASS; / 1848 FT LONG / ABOUT HALF IS 456 FT WIDE, / THE REMAINDER 408 FT WIDE, / AND 66 FT HIGH; / WITH TRANSEPT 108 FT HIGH, / SITE UPWARDS OF 20 ACRES. / COST 150,000 / JOSH PAXTON RSQR / ARCT
