Great Exhibition, Exhibitor’s medal 1851 by W.Wyon,

Commemorative issue

The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all Nations (London 1851)

Series: Great Exhibition 1851

Obverse

Bare head of Prince Albert facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering: H:R:H: PRINCE ALBERT PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION.

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Dove upon globe inscribed EXHIBITOR within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS.
EXHIBITOR
MDCCCLI.

Engraver: William Wyon

Edge

Presented for the Bey of Tunis’s display

61.7 g, 44.5 mm

BHM# 2463, Eimer# 1459, Augustin# 5

Contact marks

Numista Rarity index: 95

Very Fine better in parts