PRINCE ALBERT of the UNITED KINGDOM – 1863 Medal – GREAT EXHIBITION Memorial

Description

PRINCE ALBERT of the UNITED KINGDOM – 1863 Medal – GREAT EXHIBITION Memorial.
An historic memorial medal memorializing Prince Albert, founder of the Great Exhibitions.
The Obverse portrays a bust of the Prince Consort, with the inscription “Albert Prince Consort, Born August 26 1819, Died December 14 1861;” the Reverse has the inscriptions “Founder of the International Exhibitions of 1851 and 1862”, “Inauguration of the Memorial of the Exhibition 1851” and the date “June 10
th
1863” (all in upper case lettering).
The copper/bronze medal was designed by Charles Wiener; it is 68MM wide and weighs a hefty 142 grams, and has been previously cleaned .
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