2026/021
Medal to commemorate the completion of the Britannia Bridge
1850
Medal to commemorate the completion of the Britannia Bridge.
Obverse: view of the two bridges with legend ‘THE MENAI SUSPENSION, AND BRITANNIA TUBULAR BRIDGES.’
Reverse: Legend:
‘DETAILS OF THE BRIDGES
PUBLISHED BY J. ARONSON, BANGOR’
This medal was collected by Professor Roland Paxton.
| Acquisition Number | 2026/021 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | Medal to commemorate the completion of the Britannia Bridge |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1850 |
| Sub-items | None |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | None |
| Marks | None |
| Dimensions (mm) | 64 (dia) x 7 |
| Donor | |
| Date Donated | May 2026 |
| Materials | Pewter |
| Condition | Good |
| Display Location |
