Modify or add data on this page

Medal - Victoria Aston Hall; J. Moore, 45mm

Features

Location United Kingdom
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year 1858
Composition Pewter
Diameter 46 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Number
N#
414376
References BHM# 2614
Laurence Brown. British Historical Medals. B.A. Seaby, London, United Kingdom (3 volumes).
, W&E# 779A1
Royal Commemorative Medals 1837-1977 (8 volumes).

Commemorative issue

Opening of Aston Hall

Obverse

Bust of Victoria left within medallion, legend below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA TO BIRMINGHAM ON THE 15 JUNE 1858; TO OPEN ASTON HALL & PARK AS A PUBLIC PLACE OF RECREATION.
JOHN RATCLIFF.E.. MAYOR.

Reverse

Frontal elevation of the Hall

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ASTON HALL.ERECTED 1620.
BOUGHT (WITH 45 ACRES
OF PARK)
BY THE PEOPLE OF
BIRMINGHAM

Engraver: Joseph Moore

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1858 

Get this item

No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.

Numista Rarity index: 97 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Related forum discussions

Discuss or ask a question

Contribute to the catalogue

Modify or add data on this page
Register a set with this type
Register a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
Cite this page: https://numista.com/414376 (copy permalink) Permalink copied
Share: Facebook X (Twitter)