1851 Victoria/Albert Exhibition Opening NEWP
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British Historical Medals #2419
White metal BY Messrs, Allen & Moore
39 Gms 51.5 mm Rarity "CC" Common
The Reverse Legend reads
THE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION/LONDON, 1851
in exergue: PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT/DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ.F.L.S.,/ERECTED BY FOX,HENDERSON 7 Co.,LEGNTH 1848 FEET, WIDTH 456 FEET,/HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET,/HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT108 FEET,/GLAZED SURFACE 90,000 SUP.FEET,/OCCUPIES 18 ACRES/OFGROUND/ESTIMATED VALUE 150,000
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