Atlantic Telegraph
- Made:
- 1858
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Medal commemorating the Atlantic Telegraph, 1858. White metal; 31mm diameter. Obverse legend: Atlantic Telegraph successfully laid 5th of August 1858. Reverse: symbolic figures of John Bull and Lincoln? shaking hands across the ocean, producing lightning; captions, 'How are you Jonathan? Purty Well Old Feller Heow's Yerself'
Details
- Category:
- Coins, Medals & Tokens
- Object Number:
- 1985-96
- Materials:
- white metal
- Measurements:
-
diameter: 2 x 31 mm
- type:
- medal
- credit:
- Spink and Sons
