Commemorative medal
William Wyon (1795 - 1851)
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1851
Materials
Bronze
Measurements
1.75 in (Diameter)
Order this imageCollection
Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
NT 429262
Summary
Bronze medal commemorating 1851 Exhibition, by W. Wyon. Obverse with head of Prince Albert facing left, inscribed 'H R H Prince Albert President of the Royal Commission.' and with maker's name 'W Wyon. RA'. On reverse, inscribed 'For Services' within central laurel wreath, surrounded by words 'Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all Nations. MDCCCLI.'
Provenance
Gift of Mrs J Hull Grundy, 1978
Marks and inscriptions
'For Services', 'Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all Nations. MDCCCLI.' (reverse)
Makers and roles
William Wyon (1795 - 1851), medallist