Death of John Rennie Medal 1821, in bronze by W. Bain 64mm

obv. bust of John Rennie facing left

rev. CRINAN & LANCASTER CANALS LONDON LEITH & SHEERNESS DOCKS WATERLOO & SOUTHWAREK BRIDGES PLYMOVTH HOWTH & DVNLEARY HARBOVRS &c &c &c in 9 lines, all within a wreath

(BHM 1164, Eimer 1152)

64mm

122.92g

The usual excess cud of metal in field behind head and a couple of minor contact marks

Extremely Fine and sold with old cabinet ticket

John Rennie was a famous Scottish engineer who designed many bridges, canals and locks across the British Isles