Crystal Palace Re-Opening Commemorative Medals

Crystal Palace Re-opening medals by Pinches, (2) white metal;…
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Crystal Palace Re-opening medals by Pinches, (2) white metal; each 63 mm in presentation leather box with 'From the Crystal Palace' embossed on top. First medal: obverse with conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert left. Reverse: distant view of the Crystal Palace with Britannia attended by Plenty and Learning; Fame with trumpet overhead. second medal: Obverse Crystal Palace Opened . Mdcccliv with view of the building. Reverse Britannia opening the doors to the exhibition.

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  • Obverse - Obverse means the front face of a coin or medal, and the reverse means the back face. The obverse of a coin is commonly called heads, because it often depicts the head of a monarch or famous person.
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