MEDAL, New Royal Exchange
H1990.327
Heads of Victoria and Albert. Around rim, "VICTORIA BRITAN: REGINA, ET ALBERT SAX COBURG GOTHA PRINCEPS". Designer's name on neck: "HALLIDAY". On reverse, the Exchange Building is depicted in medium relief and at the top of medal, "NEW ROYAL EXCHANGE" while below - "THE FOUNDATION STONE LAID BY / H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT / JANUARY 1842 / PUBLISHED BY HYAM HYAMS. CORNHILL." See H90.329, also commemorating the New Royal Exchange.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1990.327 |
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| Accession Date: | 13 Aug 1990 |
Material
| Metal | White metal |
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| White Metal/Metal |
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| Metal/Metal |
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Measurement
| diameter | 60mm |
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| width | 5mm |
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