Silver commemorative medallion, Opening of the railway 24 March 1840 - Newcastle & Carlisle Railway

Made:
1840
maker:
William Wyon
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Silver commemorative medallion, set in glass, Newcastle & Carlisle Railway, Commemorating the opening of the railway 24 March 1840: Presented to William Crawhall, Director. Cased. Box: 15 mm x 77 mm x 78 mm,; medal: 6 mm, 50 mm.

Details

Category:
Coins and Medals
Object Number:
1984-7282
Materials:
silver and glass
Measurements:
medal: 6 mm, 50 mm,
box: 15 mm x 77 mm x 78 mm,
type:
medal
credit:
British Rail, Clapham