Medal
1880 (made)
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This medal commemorates the visit of King George I of the Hellenes to England in 1880. The visit to England culminated in a visit to the City of London during which he was entertained at the Guildhall.
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Materials and techniques | Bronze, struck |
Brief description | Medal, commemorates the visit of King George I of the Hellenes to England in 1880. |
Physical description | Medal, bronze, struck from a die, commemorating the visit of the King of the Hellenes to the City of London, 16th June 1880. Obv.: GEORGE 1ST KING OF THE HELLENES. Head to the left. Rev.: JUNE 16. 1880. A group of figures representing Minerva, London and Britannia. In the background, St Paul's Cathedral and the Parthenon. |
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Object history | Given by Sir Edwin Durning- Lawrence, Bart., M.P. |
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Summary | This medal commemorates the visit of King George I of the Hellenes to England in 1880. The visit to England culminated in a visit to the City of London during which he was entertained at the Guildhall. |
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Accession number | 1439&A-1900 |
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Record created | May 15, 2009 |
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