Description
GREAT BRITAIN 1851 London The International Industrial Exhibition 51mm white metal medal 37.95 grams (Allen HP-B135, BHM 2422) Interesting reverse die break
Obverse: Bare head of Prince Albert facing right within an ornate border, PRINCE ALBERT CONSORT OF QUEEN VICTORIA / ALLEN & MOORE
Reverse: View of the Crystal Palace, THE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION / LONDON 1851 / PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, / DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ. F.L.S. / ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSON 7 CO. / LENGTH 1848 FEET, WIDTH 456 FEET, / HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, / HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET, / GLAZED SURFACE 900,000 SUP FEET, / OCCUPIES 18 ACRES / OF GROUND, / ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000 / ALLEN & MOORE
Edge: Plain
Obverse: Bare head of Prince Albert facing right within an ornate border, PRINCE ALBERT CONSORT OF QUEEN VICTORIA / ALLEN & MOORE
Reverse: View of the Crystal Palace, THE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION / LONDON 1851 / PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, / DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ. F.L.S. / ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSON 7 CO. / LENGTH 1848 FEET, WIDTH 456 FEET, / HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, / HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET, / GLAZED SURFACE 900,000 SUP FEET, / OCCUPIES 18 ACRES / OF GROUND, / ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000 / ALLEN & MOORE
Edge: Plain
