Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

1862 London International Exhibition Prize Medal

Engraver:
L.C. Wyon
Year:
1862
Country:
Great Britain
Diameter:
77 mm
Obverse:
Britannia seated left, receiving gifts from kneeling figures. Three female figures standing to right, the British lion crouches in foreground.
Reverse:
Inscription enclosed in wreath
1862 LONDINI HONORIS CAUSA
BHM 2747
Eimer 1553

This medal was created to award to attendees of the 1862 London International Exhibition.