International Exhibition: CM.YG.3482-R

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 25.7 mm Diameter 25.7 mm Weight 6.05 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: View of the exhibition building

• Text: Above EXHIBITION BUILDING (WEST FRONT VIEW) OPENED MAY 1ST 1862 In exergue: LENGTH 1200 F: WIDTH 700 F: HEIGHT 100 F: NAVE 85:F:WIDE: COST £300000
• Location: Obverse
• Type: Design

Inscription present: A terrestrial globe with date inscribed on band on it within a closed wreath dividing palm branches.

• Text: Date inscribed on band: 1862 Above: TO COMMEMORATE THE EXIBITION OF THE ARTS AND INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS
• Location: Reverse
• Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

• A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1837-1901: The Reign of Queen Victoria page(s): 238

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3482-R
Primary reference Number: 229342
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals