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Medal commemorating opening of Blackfriars Bridge

George Gammon Adams

Science Museum

Science Museum
London, United Kingdom

Medal commemorating opening of Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Viaduct, London, 1869. Bronze; 76mm diameter, 6mm deep. Obverse, showing both, in laurel swags conjoined with coat of arms of City of London, clasical lady on left holding shield dated Opened Nov 6; figure of Britannia on right; artist at base, G.G. Adams Desc. Reverse: head of Queen Victoria, relief profile to left; legend Victoria DG Brit Regina FD

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  • Title: Medal commemorating opening of Blackfriars Bridge
  • Creator: Adams, George Gammon (maker)
  • Date Created: 1869
  • Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  • Physical Dimensions: diameter: 6 x 76 mm
  • Type: medal
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