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Medal - British Empire Exhibition, Great Britain, 1924
Reg. No: NU 20792
- Summary:
- Great Britain London
Medal - Great Britain, British Empire Exhibition, 1924 (AD)
Tower Bridge medal by Percy Metcalfe
Mint: Royal Mint, London
Other Details: The Tower Bridge over the Thames in London was completed in 1894. This bronze medal marks its 30th anniversary. It was designed by Percy Metcalfe. - Description:
- Scene of Tower Bridge,
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 64 mm (Diameter) |
| Dimension Comment: | Daim = 64 mm |
More information
| Tagged with: | bridges, buildings, exhibitions, ships |
| Themes this item is part of: | Public Life & Institutions Collection, Transport Collection, Royal Mint, London, Percy Metcalf, Coin Designer, (1895-1970), Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint |
| On Display at: | Melbourne Museum |
| Primary Classification: | MEDALS |
| Secondary Classification: | Commemorative |
| Tertiary Classification: | exhibitions |
| Series: | Art |
| DateEra: | 1924 AD |
| Obverse Description: | Tower Bridge buildings with ships sailing below. At bottom TOWER / BRIDGE On r. side , P.M. |
| Reverse Description: | Plain |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Inscriptions: | Plain (edge) |
| Shape: | round |
| Material: | Bronze |
| Place Depicted: | London, England, Great Britain |
| Issued By: | London, England, Great Britain |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London |
| Artist: | Percy Metcalfe - Royal Mint, London |
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