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Bronze medal, die struck.(obverse) Interior of the Council chamber; to left and right, supporte ...
The opening of the new Council Chamber of the Guildhall, London, October 2, 1884
Bronze medal, die struck.(obverse) Interior of the Council chamber; to left and right, supporters of the City arms amid scroll work; below, wreath of oak and the arms of the City, legend dividing the interior from the border.Inscribed:"THE NEW COUNCIL CHAMBER/GUILDHALL LONDON/OPENED 2nd OCTOBER 1884"

The opening of the new Council Chamber of the Guildhall, London, October 2, 1884

Date1884
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Bronze medal, die struck.
(obverse) Interior of the Council chamber; to left and right, supporters of the City arms amid scroll work; below, wreath of oak and the arms of the City, legend dividing the interior from the border.
(reverse) Londinia standing in front of the civic chair attended by Commerce and Magistracy addressing a council comprising Liberty, Liberality and Learning.
(in exergue) The Cap of Maintenance above an oak wreath and the City sword and Mace entwined with a ribband bearing the City motto.
Inscribed:
(obverse) "THE NEW COUNCIL CHAMBER/GUILDHALL LONDON/OPENED 2nd OCTOBER 1884"
(reverse) "DOMINE DIRIGE NOS"
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Medium
Dimensions77 mm x 10 mm, 314 g (3 1/16 in. x 3/8 in., 0.69 lb.)
Language
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberMSSREALIA-MEDALS1884-001
Country:Canada