The opening of the new Coal Exchange, on behalf of the Queen, by Prince Albert, accompanied by two of the royal children, the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal, October 30, 1849
Date1849
Names
Notes
Wyon, Benjamin, 1802-1858
(engraver)
London Coal Exchange (London, England)
(subject)
Bronze medal.
Cameos of Royal Family: Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal around Queen Victoria, inscribed NEW COAL EXCHANGE OPENED OCT. 30TH 1849, BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA
(obverse) Interior of coal exchange on either side of which is Italian foliated work. Inscribed around: THE RT HONBLE SIR JAMES DUKE LORD MAYOR –JOHN WOOD ESQRE. CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE–JAMES B. BUNNING, ESQRE. ARCHITECT. In exergue are oak branches with oval shield charged with the City arms.
Subject
Medium
Dimensions89 mm x 9 mm, 327 g (3 1/2 in. x 3/8 in., 0.72 lb.)
Language
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights
Public Domain
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Call Number / Accession NumberMSSREALIA-MEDALS1849-001
12/1/1978