SINCONA British Collection - Part 6
(British Gold and Silver Medals)
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Victoria, 1837-1901. Silver Medal 1887, 60.72 g. Mining, Engineering and Industrial Exhibition, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. By Reid & Sons. City arms; 1887 above. NEWCASTLE UPON-TYNE ROYAL MINING, ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. Rv. View of the high-level bridge spanning river; city beyond. QUEEN'S JUBILEE YEAR. Edge engraving: CREWDSON, HARDY AND CO., FOR GOOD WORKMANSHIP IN WROUGHT IRON . AND STEEL TUBES . & FITTINGS. 50.9 mm. Eimer 1730. BHM 3343. Fast FDC / About Mint State. Prachtvolle Erhaltung mit herrlicher Patina / Beautiful condition with magnificent patina.
The Royal Mining Engineering Jubilee Exhibition was held in 1887 (delayed from planned 1886 opening) at Newcastle's Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne and Bull Park (renamed in Exhibition Park later in 1929).